HT Media Group has broadened the role of its Group CHRO, Paras Kaushik, by entrusting him with the additional responsibility of overseeing Group IT.
With this expanded mandate, Paras will focus on uniting people and technology to make HT Media future-ready and digital-first.
“Technology alone doesn’t transform organizations — people do. My goal in this role is to ensure our tech backbone empowers employees to collaborate better, innovate faster, and deliver impact at scale. By aligning Group IT with people strategy, we can create stronger synergies and embed a culture of digital-first thinking across HT Media,” said Paras Kaushik.
Commenting on the development, Pooja M., Head of Human Resources, wrote on LinkedIn: “Truly delighted to see Paras Kaushik ‘s role expand at HT Media Group, now leading both People Strategy and Group IT. Paras has been an incredible mentor and leader to work with — someone who inspires by combining deep empathy for people with a bold digital vision. This move is a testament to how HT is reimagining the future by bringing together talent, culture, and technology.”
Since 2020, Paras has played an important role in HT Media’s transformation, driving people strategy across six business verticals — Print, Digital, Radio & Audio, Shine.com, Mosaic Digital, and OTTplay HT. He also spearheaded initiatives such as CHRO Vantage and Mint India’s Iconic Workplaces in collaboration with Deloitte.
Paras brings over two decades of diverse experience, having worked across global and local organizations, start-ups and established enterprises, as well as sectors spanning manufacturing, retail, listed companies, and not-for-profit institutions. A postgraduate from Symbiosis International University, he is also passionate about storytelling and often shares his insights at conferences, webinars, B-School events, and on social media.
Before joining HT Media, Paras served as Group Head – HR at Samvardhan Motherson Group, where he managed the HR function for 1,35,000 employees across 41 countries. Earlier, he led HR for the Lifestyle Business of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd., overseeing brands such as Louis Philippe, Van Heusen, Allen Solly, Peter England, and Simon Carter. In this role, he was responsible for end-to-end HR operations for a workforce of 21,000 across retail stores, manufacturing units, and the corporate office.
