Ratan Tata’s Close Aide Shantanu Naidu Takes Up New Role At Tata Motors

Last Updated: February 04, 2025, 17:12 IST

Born and raised in Pune, Naidu finished his design level from Savitribai Phule Pune University in 2014.

Late manufacturer Ratan Tata’s close assistant Shantanu Naidu on Tuesday revealed an occupation relocate theTata Group He disclosed that he has actually been selected as the General Manager of the Strategist Initiatives fly Tata Motors.

” I more than happy to share that I’m beginning a brand-new setting as General Manager, Head– Strategic Initiatives at Tata Motors! I keep in mind when my daddy utilized to stroll home from the Tata Motors plant in his white tee shirt and navy trousers, and I would certainly await him in the home window. It comes cycle currently,” Naidu shared his accomplishment in a post on LinkedIn.

From developing a bond through their mutual love for animals to working closely for several years, the Tata and Naidu had shared a lasting friendship, with Tata playing a strong role in Naidu’s life and career.

Who Is Shantanu Naidu?

Born and brought up in Pune, Naidu completed his engineering degree from Savitribai Phule Pune University in 2014.

Subsequently, he pursued a Master’s in Business Administration from Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management in 2016.

After completing his education, Naidu began his career as an automobile design engineer at Tata Elxsi in Pune. At the age of 29, Naidu commenced his journey with Ratan Tata in May 2022.

He came into the public eye after a video surfaced on social media showing him celebrating Ratan Tata’s birthday, garnering the admiration of Tata’s fans across the country.

Despite Tata not having married or had children of his own, he has embraced Naidu as a cherished and closest member of his circle, treating him like a son.

Following Tata’s demise in October 2024, Naidu shared a heartfelt post on LinkedIn, mourning his loss. “The hole that this friendship has now left with me, I will spend the rest of my life trying to fill. Grief is the price to pay for love. Goodbye, my dear lighthouse,” his message read.

How Did Tata Meet Naidu?

Naidu, throughout his period with Tata Elxsi, created the concern of pet dog casualties because of speeding cars. Motivated and influenced to resolve this trouble, he created the concept of ‘collars for dogs’ that would certainly boost their exposure in the evening on roadways, also in the lack of streetlights.

To obtain assistance for his amazing endeavor, Naidu resolved a letter to Tata highlighting his company proposition. Notably, Tata not just replied to Naidu yet likewise welcomed him for a conference to go over the cutting-edge endeavor.

This circumstances of conference noted the start of their relationship. Interestingly, Tata was likewise a serious pet dog enthusiast.

Eventually, it brought about Naidu protecting a setting as Ratan Tata’s aide and later on as a basic supervisor.