Sundar Kondur joined The Hindu Group Publishing Private Limited (THGPPL) on 5 January 2026 in a key leadership role. He will eventually take charge as chief revenue officer, replacing Suresh Balakrishna who retires at the end of July 2026.
Welcoming Sundar Kondur to the leadership team, L V Navaneeth, chief executive officer, wrote in an internal mail, “Please join me in welcoming Sundar Kondur to THGPPL. As some of you are aware, Suresh Balakrishna, our chief revenue officer, retires at the end of July 2026, and Sundar Kondur will take over the role from Suresh Balakrishna as part of the planned leadership transition.”
Sundar and Suresh will closely work together over the next few months as part of the transition, he said.
Sundar Kondur has held senior leadership roles in The Times of India, Vijay Karnataka, and Midday, to name a few. “This is his second innings with us, after having worked in a senior leadership role in Ad Sales in an impactful stint,” Navaneeth said.
“I am confident, that Sundar, will transition into this role smoothly. And I also remain confident of his ability to create continuing and lasting value and impact in the days, months, and years to come.”
Expressing his thoughts on rejoining the Group, Sundar Kondur said, “It is a privilege to return to The Hindu Group at a time when media brands are reimagining how they engage audiences and deliver value to marketers. Having grown up reading The Hindu, this role carries deep personal significance for me. I look forward to build on the Group’s strong foundations, co-create innovative solutions for clients, and drive sustainable growth across platforms.”
Welcoming Sundar into his new role, Suresh Balakrishna said, “I am delighted to see Sundar take on this responsibility. His understanding of the media business, his people-first leadership style, and his ability to combine creativity with commercial acumen make him well suited for this role. I look forward to working closely with him over the coming months to ensure continuity, momentum, and a strong future for the revenue function at The Hindu Group.”
