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Updated 21:40 IST, February 4th 2025

‘It Comes Full Circle’: Ratan Tata’s Manager Shantanu Naidu Joins Tata Motors, Shares Emotional Post

Ratan Tata was deeply moved by Shantanu's initiative, 'Motopaws', an animal welfare NGO dedicated to the safety of stray animals—an issue close to Tata's heart.

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‘It Comes Full Circle’: Ratan Tata’s Manager Shantanu Naidu Joins Tata Motors,
‘It Comes Full Circle’: Ratan Tata’s Manager Shantanu Naidu Joins Tata Motors, Shares Emotional Post | Image: Instagram

Shantanu Naidu, a manager of the late industrialist Ratan Tata, has embarked on a new journey as he begins his role as General Manager, Head of Strategic Initiatives at Tata Motors. He expressed his excitement in a LinkedIn post, saying, “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as General Manager, Head - Strategic Initiatives at Tata Motors!”

Naidu also shared the emotional significance of this moment by mentioning, “I remember when my father used to walk home from the Tata Motors plant, in his white shirt and navy pants, and I would wait for him in the window. It comes full circle now.”

Shantanu Naidu was very close to the late industrialist Ratan Tata, with whom he spent the last days of Tata’s life. Their camaraderie, despite the significant age gap between them, attracted much attention. Ratan Tata was deeply moved by Shantanu's initiative, 'Motopaws', an animal welfare NGO dedicated to the safety of stray animals—an issue close to Tata's heart.

Educational Background

Shantanu Naidu completed his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University. He also earned an MBA from the Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management, where he excelled in leadership roles, earning accolades such as the Hemmeter Entrepreneurship Award and the Johnson Leadership Case Competition.

Professional Journey

Naidu began his professional career at Tata Elxsi, where he developed a device aimed at helping street dogs by preventing accidents at night. This innovative device brought him to the attention of Ratan Tata, and the two later became close friends.

Industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata passed away on October 9, 2024, at the age of 86 after battling prolonged health issues.

Published 21:40 IST, February 4th 2025