Meet Shantanu Naidu, millennial friend of Ratan Tata, youngest GM of TATA trust, he has net worth of…

Ratan Tata, loved by every Indian, sadly passed away on October 9, 2024, at the age of 86. The iconic business tycoon took his last breath, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be remembered. Ratan Tata was celebrated not only for transforming the Tata Group into a global powerhouse but also for winning hearts with his kindness and altruism.

However, did you know that this 86-year-old had a 28-year-old close friend? Yes, you read that right! A man, who belonged to a traditionalist generation, developed a bond with a millennial. We’re talking about Shantanu Naidu, the youngest general manager at Tata Trust and Ratan Tata’s trusted assistant.

Shantanu Naidu hails from Pune, Maharashtra. For his higher education, Naidu attended Savitribai Phule Pune University in 2014 and obtained a degree in engineering. The journey from completing his engineering degree to becoming an intern at Tata Elxsi, one of Ratan Tata’s companies, marked the beginning of his career. After graduation, he pursued an MBA from Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management, where he excelled in various leadership roles.