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Tata Sons names ex-foreign secretary Jaishankar as global corp affairs head

Press Trust of India, New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India
Apr 23, 2018 04:37 PM IST

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

Tata Sons on Monday announced the appointment of former Indian foreign secretary S Jaishankar as Tata Group’s President, Global Corporate Affairs.

Jaishankar, who was Indian foreign secretary from January 2015 to January 2018, will report to Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran.(Arvind Yadav/HT File Photo)
Jaishankar, who was Indian foreign secretary from January 2015 to January 2018, will report to Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran.(Arvind Yadav/HT File Photo)

Jaishankar will report to Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran, the company said in a statement.

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“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,” it added.

Tata Sons further said Jaishankar, who was Indian foreign secretary from January 2015 to January 2018, will work with Tata companies to help them strengthen their business presence and positioning in their respective geographies globally.

Commenting on the appointment, Chandrasekaran said, “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.”

Jaishankar 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, the statement said.

A graduate of St Stephen’s College, Jaishankar is an MA in Political Science and an MPhil and PhD in International Relations from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).

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