Shantanu Naidu Appointed General Manager at Tata Motors

The 32-year-old entrepreneur and close confidant of the late Ratan Tata reflects on his journey as he takes on a pivotal role in the Tata Group's automotive division.

• Shantanu Naidu has been named General Manager and Head of Strategic Initiatives at Tata Motors, a significant career milestone in the Tata Group.
• Naidu shared an emotional LinkedIn post, recalling his childhood memories of his father working at Tata Motors and describing the moment as 'coming full circle.'
• A longtime associate of the late Ratan Tata, Naidu developed a close bond with the industrialist, serving as his assistant and manager in his later years.
• Naidu's career includes founding multiple ventures, such as Goodfellows, a companionship startup for senior citizens, and Motopaws, an NGO for stray animal safety, both supported by Ratan Tata.
• The announcement follows Ratan Tata's passing in October 2024, with Naidu continuing to honor his mentor's legacy through his work and personal tributes.

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