Thursday, October 11, 2012

Stepping on the gas

The new Tata Motors chief has to be a visionary, no less than Ratan Tata himself

Tata Motors is one of the pillars of the Indian automotive industry; a company with a legacy that is hard to beat. The launch of Tata Indica had made Tata Motors a major automotive brand and is now considered to be a force to reckon with in the automotive industry. The prospective launch of the Nano has stirred a lot of interest in the public and there are a lot of expectations doing the rounds. However, the recent fall in sales has been marked by serious discomfort in the Tata camp and an anecdote of success is the need of the hour. For Tata’s vast empire, even a battalion of leaders may not suffice but we need supermen here.

There are a number of very able and competent managers in the Tata stable that can steer the group into the future. If choice be the ultimate parameter, two stand out – P. M. Telang, a 32-year veteran and Rajiv Dube, the new face of Tata Motors. Telang is presently the Executive Director of Tata Commercial Vehicles and commands a high respect from his peers. Spending such a vast time frame in the Tata Group, Telang has vast experience in manufacturing, sales and development in the truest essence; coming out on top in almost all requirements. Rajiv Dube, the President of the Passenger Cars division is the glamorous of the two men.


Source : IIPM Editorial, 2012.

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