Chairperson and Editorial Director, HT Media.
Shobhana is a recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri for Excellence in Journalism in 2005, a National Award given by the Government of India for contribution to a specific subject.
She was a presidential nominee of the Rajya Sabha, the Upper House of the Parliament in India from 2006-2012. She was also a member of the Standing Committees in the Parliament on Energy, Women Empowerment, and Human Resource Development

Other Leadership & Governance Roles
• Member, International Advisory Board, Blavatnik School of Government, Oxford University
• Member, Board of Columbia Journalism School, New York
• Pro Chancellor of Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
• Chairperson (2007): Audit Bureau of Circulation
• Member, Alliance of Civilizations (2006): Special group formed by Secretary General, United Nations
• Chairperson (1996-98 & 2005-06): Press Trust of India
• Member, Board of Directors (1987-89): Indian Airlines
• Member, Board of Governors (1987-89): National Institute of Fashion Technology and National Institute of Design
Awards & Recognitions
 Officier de l’Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur (2016)
French Republic’s highest civilian award in recognition of outstanding contribution to the world of journalism
 Global Leadership Award (2015) - US-India Business Council
 Media Person of the Year (2012) - IAA Leadership Awards in recognition of Leadership, Foresight, and Achievement
 Businesswoman of the Year (2007) - The Economic Times
 Entrepreneur of the Year (2005) - Ernst & Young
 Global Leader of Tomorrow (1996) - World Economic Forum