Meet man who impressed Ratan Tata, became general manager from an intern in the company, he is...

Ratan Tata is a highly revered industrialist in India, renowned for his visionary leadership and philanthropic endeavors. His remarkable tenure as Chairman of Tata Sons was marked by transformative decisions that left an indelible impact on the business landscape. 

In recent times, a young professional has been gaining attention for his work alongside billionaire Ratan Tata. Meet 30-year-old Shantanu Naidu, who serves as Tata's General Manager. Let's take a closer look at his background and career path. 

Shantanu Naidu's educational background 

Shantanu Naidu was born in 1993 in Pune, Maharashtra, where he spent his childhood. Details about his schooling remain scarce, but it's known that he graduated with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University in 2014. 

Following his mechanical engineering degree, Shantanu Naidu pursued an MBA at Cornell University's Johnson Graduate School of Management. During his time at Cornell, he engaged in various meaningful activities that helped shape his personality. His achievements were recognized with the prestigious Hemmeter Entrepreneurship award and another award in the Johnson Leadership Case Competition. 

Shantanu Naidu, a young and innovative engineer, designed dog collars with reflective strips, which quickly gained attention from local media outlets. The initiative soon caught the eye of Ratan Tata, who featured it in the Tata Group's newsletter. Impressed by Shantanu's work, Tata personally emailed him, praising his thoughtful and noble initiative. 

Ratan Tata was deeply impressed by Shantanu Naidu's innovative initiative and offered him a position. However, Shantanu asked Tata to hold off on the offer, as he had plans to pursue further education at Cornell University in New York. He promised to join Tata's company after completing his post-graduation. True to his word, Shantanu joined Ratan Tata's company upon his return to India, reflecting the mutual respect and admiration between the two.  

Shantanu Naidu's association with Tata Trusts began earlier, with a business strategy internship in 2014, shortly after his graduation. It's clear that Ratan Tata sees a reflection of his own youthful ideals in Shantanu Naidu, his General Manager, who shares a similar passion for dedicating his life to the service of others.