Haymarket Media Group Names Ashish Bhushan as Country Head for India
Haymarket Media Group has announced Ashish Bhushan as the new country head of Haymarket India Media, a division within the company’s regional operations. Reporting to Group CEO Kevin Costello and working alongside Hormazd Sorabjee, Bhushan will oversee the company’s non-automotive brands in the region, setting their strategic direction, driving business growth, and enhancing their market presence across India.
Sorabjee will continue to lead Autocar India, Autocar Professional, and What Car? India, while Bhushan will oversee B2B brands Campaign India, and PrintWeek India, alongside consumer titles Stuff India and What HiFi? Part of his initial focus will be working with the teams across the Campaign portfolio globally, developing the Campaign India brand to its full potential.
Having started his career in media over 30 years ago, Bhushan brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the role, having worked at the Times of India, Accenture, JWT, and in various entrepreneurial ventures.
Speaking about the appointment, Bhushan said, "I am delighted to join Haymarket Media Group at such an exciting time for India. With its strong global brands, exceptional teams, and long-standing presence, Haymarket is well-positioned to leverage the immense growth opportunities in the Indian market. I look forward to applying my experience in media, advertising, content, and technology to drive Haymarket’s expansion here. Leading this next phase of growth is truly exciting".
Sorabjee, managing director added, "We’re excited to welcome Ashish on board to lead our new innings. With his extensive experience in media and a proven track record across multiple leadership roles, he brings a deep understanding of the business. His startup mindset and passion for tackling fresh challenges align perfectly with our vision as we gear up for the next phase of growth. We’re confident he’ll be instrumental in driving our company forward”.
Costello concluded, “I am delighted to welcome Ashish Bhushan as the new country head of Haymarket Media India. His exceptional expertise, deep industry knowledge, and innovative vision align perfectly with our mission to drive sustainable growth and deliver world-class content. I am looking forward to working with Ashish on our business expansion plans in India, building on our existing portfolio and strong market position while delivering new specialist content, products, and services for our audiences and customers".