Ratan Tata
born 28th Dec, 1937, was the chairman of Tata group from 1991 to 2012. Named after his grandfather, he was brought up and raised by his grandmother as his parents were separated when he was just seven years old. Ratan did good schooling from reputed schools and then acquired a management degree from Harvard Business School in 1975
Career
Ratan Tata was always interested in cars since his childhood days. He started his career in the year 1960 in the Tata Group. He worked as a general worker in the Tata Steel. J.R.D Tata resigned from his chairmanship of Tata Group and made Rata Tata as his successor in 1991.
This decision was criticized by many as Ratan Tata was not sufficinetly experienced at that time. But with his impeccable leadership skills, Tata Group reached new heights to become a global brand across the world. The group acquired many big brands under his leadership such as Tetley, Jaguar, Land Rover, Corus, etc. Tata consultancy services was built under the vision of his leadership.
The launch of Tata Nano and Tata Indica was a direct result out of his interests in cars from childhood. Tata Nano is the cheapest car in the world. Ratan Tata resigned from all his responsibilities in the year 2012. He resigned on his 75th birthday ad his responsibilities were transferred to Cyrus Mistry, son of Palonji Mistry and M.D of Shapoorji Pallonji Group.
Ratan Tata is currently chairing Emeritus of Tata Sons. He also continues to serve as a chairman of some of the major trusts of Tata Group. He has also been a member of the Prime Minister’s Council in Trade and Industry. Rata Tata is also a director on the board of Alcoa Inc.Ratan Tata is a renowned personality and received many awards and recognitions across the world. He received the prestigious honorary Padma Vibhushan in the year 2008. He also received the Padma Bhushan in the year 2000 for his tremendous work done throughout his life building the Tata Empire. He received the Honorary Doctor of Laws by York University, Canada in 2014.