Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, February 2025 – Shantanu Naidu has taken on the role of General Manager, Head – Strategic Initiatives at Tata Motors, marking a significant step in the company’s leadership expansion. In this role, he will be responsible for driving key business initiatives, fostering innovation, and aligning strategic projects with Tata Motors’ long-term growth objectives. His appointment reflects the company’s emphasis on integrating innovative strategies to navigate the evolving automotive landscape.
Shantanu Naidu previously served as General Manager in the Office of Ratan N. Tata at TATA SONS LIMITED, where he was instrumental in shaping corporate initiatives and strategic planning for nearly seven years. His responsibilities included advising on business strategies, overseeing philanthropic projects, and managing key Tata Group initiatives. His work contributed to significant advancements in leadership development and innovation within the conglomerate.
Prior to this, he founded Goodfellows India, a social enterprise backed by Ratan Tata, focusing on intergenerational companionship for the elderly. He also led On Your Sparks, an initiative aimed at mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs by equipping them with the right values and business foundations. His diverse experience across entrepreneurship and business strategy has allowed him to make a lasting impact in the industry.
Earlier in his career, Shantanu Naidu worked at Tata Trusts, Tata Elxsi, and Tata Technologies, where he gained expertise in business strategy, product innovation, and marketing. At Tata Elxsi, he played a key role in vehicle design and manufacturing innovation, contributing to award-winning projects like the Tata Iris. His work in strategic consulting at Tata Trusts focused on scaling impactful initiatives in healthcare and social entrepreneurship.
About Tata Motors
Tata Motors is one of India’s leading global automobile manufacturers, producing a diverse portfolio of cars, SUVs, trucks, buses, and defense vehicles. Guided by a mission to “innovate mobility solutions with passion to enhance the quality of life,” Tata Motors has been at the forefront of electric mobility, digital transformation, and next-generation automotive technologies. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, the company continues to shape the future of the mobility industry.
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