Former ambassador to develop international strategy

Tata Sons has named Ambassador Dr S Jaishankar as President for Global Corporate Affairs for international strategy development  and work on the group’s business presence and positioning in their respective geographies globally.

Dr Jaishankar will report to N Chandrasekaran, executive chairman of Tata Sons in his new role.

The former Indian foreign secretary, who served from January 2015 to January 2018, joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1977, and held key roles during his career including stints as High Commissioner to Singapore, Ambassador to China and the United States.

He also played a key role in negotiating the Indo-US civilian nuclear agreement.

In his new role he will be responsible for the Tata group’s global corporate affairs and international strategy development and Tata Sons’ international offices will report to him, said a Tata release on 23 April 2018.

Dr Jaishankar will work with Tata companies to help them strengthen their business presence and positioning in their respective geographies globally.

Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons, welcomed Dr Jaishankar. “His extensive experience and knowledge on international affairs will be very valuable to the group as we work to reinforce our brand and leadership globally.”

Dr Jaishankar said, “The Tata group is an iconic institution known for its value-based leadership as well as India’s most respected brand globally. I look forward to being part of the Tata group and working with key stakeholders to make an impact.”

Dr Jaishankar is a graduate of St Stephen’s College at the University of Delhi. He has an MA in political science and an MPhil. and PhD in international relations from Jawaharlal Nehru University. fii-news.com