Gayatri Gopakumar has taken on a new leadership role as Head of Human Resources at Mathrubhumi, one of India’s most influential media houses. Based out of Bengaluru, her appointment comes at a pivotal time as the organization accelerates its transformation journey, blending traditional journalism with new-age digital platforms. With over 15 years of HR expertise across media and technology domains, Gayatri brings a strong command over talent strategy, digital inclusion, and performance-driven cultures.
Prior to joining Mathrubhumi, Gayatri served as Head of Human Resources & Administration at Asianet News Media & Indigomusic Radio, where she was instrumental in aligning HR strategy with business growth, overseeing both people operations and organizational development. Her impactful journey at Asianet spanned over seven years in various capacities, including leading the company’s HR function and designing employee benefits, diversity initiatives, and robust performance management systems.
Gayatri’s earlier career spans leadership roles at MMTV Ltd – Malayala Manorama Television, SunTec Business Solutions, and Manorama Online, where she managed large-scale hiring, drove OD initiatives, and successfully led end-to-end HR functions. Her career highlights include spearheading the recruitment of over 200 professionals for a GEC channel launch and transforming HR communication frameworks within tech-driven enterprises.
Known for her keen people insight and collaborative leadership style, Gayatri is expected to strengthen Mathrubhumi’s cultural fabric while enabling future-ready HR practices. Her deep understanding of compensation and benefits, HRIS, employee engagement, and performance appraisal systems makes her a vital asset to Mathrubhumi as it redefines its media footprint in a rapidly evolving digital era.