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Turning the page on revenue as Sundar Kondur joins The Hindu Group
MUMBAI: From selling space to steering strategy, Sundar Kondur is back where the headlines began this time to write a new revenue chapter. Sundar Kondur has taken charge as chief revenue officer at The Hindu Group Publishing Pvt Ltd, marking a high-profile leadership move in India’s media and publishing landscape. The appointment brings back a familiar face to the Kasturi ecosystem, but with a much broader mandate shaped by nearly two decades of frontline media sales experience.
Kondur joins The Hindu Group after a long and decorated stint at Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India Group), where he spent over nine years across senior leadership roles spanning national, regional and experiential businesses. Most recently, he served as director for Times Experiences, alongside parallel responsibilities as director for South & East and SVP and regional head for South, overseeing advertising sales across print, digital, television, radio and outdoor assets.
During his tenure at the Times Group, Kondur was credited with consistently strong sales performance, earning Best Branch Awards for two consecutive years and the President’s Choice Award as National Sales Achiever in 2018 and 2019. He also played a key role in creating and monetising new intellectual properties for the group, while remaining an active voice in the industry as a management committee member of the Advertising Club, Bangalore, and a regular panelist at brand and marketing forums.
Notably, this is not Kondur’s first innings with The Hindu Group. Between 2015 and 2016, he served as vice president for advertising sales at Kasturi & Sons Ltd, where he headed national sales and was instrumental in driving the publication’s highest-ever revenue growth, helping move the business from loss to profit. His earlier career also includes senior leadership roles at Mid-Day and multiple brand-building and P&L assignments within the Times Group.
In his new role as chief revenue officer, Kondur is expected to focus on strengthening monetisation strategies across platforms, deepening advertiser partnerships and aligning commercial growth with the group’s evolving editorial and digital ambitions.
With Kondur’s return, The Hindu Group signals a sharper commercial push, one rooted in legacy, but powered by contemporary media economics.
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Ameya Velankar steps down as Uber’s head of marketing for India & South Asia
Veteran marketer exits after more than seven years with the ride-hailing giant.
MUMBAI: After more than seven years of steering Uber through the bumpy roads of India’s mobility market, Ameya Velankar has decided to change lanes. Ameya Velankar has stepped down as Head of Marketing for India and South Asia, marking the end of a significant chapter at the ride-hailing company. He had been with Uber since 2019, taking on multiple roles in product and category marketing before rising to lead the marketing function for the region in 2021.
During his tenure, Velankar played a key role in strengthening Uber’s positioning in one of its most competitive and dynamic markets. He helped drive localised marketing strategies and scale adoption across key offerings such as Auto, Moto, Rentals and Intercity, tailoring global platforms to Indian consumer needs.
Prior to joining Uber, Velankar built his marketing expertise at leading consumer companies including SC Johnson and Marico, where he handled category and product leadership roles. His career began at RPG Enterprises.
Details of his next professional move have not been disclosed.
In a fast-evolving mobility landscape where brands constantly battle for attention, Ameya Velankar helped Uber stay relevant and resonant with millions of Indian users. As he moves on from the driver’s seat of marketing, the company will now look for fresh ideas to keep its wheels turning smoothly.
