Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Business Executive
Business Executive

Natarajan Chandrasekaran

Born 2 June 1963 · Tamil Nadu

Led Tata Consultancy Services to become India's largest IT services company as CEO starting in 2009.

Natarajan Chandrasekaran is an Indian business executive. He is the chairman of Tata Sons and Tata Group. He was chief operating officer (COO) and executive director of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), where in 2009, he became chief executive officer (CEO). He was also the chairman of Tata Motors and Tata Global Beverages (TGB).

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Chandrasekaran studied in a Tamil Medium government school in Mohanur before rising to chair one of India’s largest conglomerates.

The Story

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🌍 In 1987, Natarajan Chandrasekaran joined Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) as an intern after earning his MCA from the Regional Engineering College in Tiruchirappalli, setting foot in India's burgeoning IT sector.
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🚀 By October 2009, he was named CEO of TCS, overseeing the rise of the company into a global IT powerhouse with revenues surpassing $16.5 billion by 2016.
3In January 2017, Chandrasekaran became chairman of Tata Sons, marking the first time a non-Parsi and a professional executive led the entire Tata Group since its founding in 1868.
4🏃‍♂️ Known for endurance beyond business, he completed the 2014 TCS New York City Marathon with a personal best time of 5 hours and 52 seconds, balancing corporate leadership with physical discipline.

🏅 Awards & Honours

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Padma Bhushan

🔍 One thing most people don't know

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Chandrasekaran became the first non-Parsi professional executive to head Tata Sons in 2017, breaking a 150-year tradition of Parsi leadership at the conglomerate.

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Through the Years

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Natarajan Chandrasekaran receiving the AIMA - JRD Tata Corporate Leadership Award in New Delhi (2017).
Natarajan Chandrasekaran receiving the AIMA - JRD Tata Corporate Leadership Award in New Delhi (2017).
2017

🗓️ A Life in Moments

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Birth
Born in Mohanur, Tamil Nadu
Natarajan Chandrasekaran was born into a Tamil family in Mohanur near Namakkal, Tamil Nadu.
1963
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Education
Completed MCA at REC Tiruchirappalli
Earned Master of Computer Applications from Regional Engineering College (now NIT), Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.
1986
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Career
Joined Tata Consultancy Services
Started career at TCS as an intern, beginning a 30-year tenure at the company.
1987
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Career
Appointed CEO of TCS
Took over as Chief Executive Officer of Tata Consultancy Services, leading its global expansion.
2009
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Career
Became Chairman of Tata Sons
Assumed chairmanship of Tata Sons, becoming first non-Parsi professional to lead the conglomerate.
2017
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Other
NCLT rules on Tata-Mistry dispute
National Company Law Tribunal ruled in favor of Tata Sons amid corporate leadership conflict.
2018
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Other
Supreme Court stays NCLAT order
Supreme Court stayed NCLAT order reinstating Cyrus Mistry as chairman of Tata Sons.
2020
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Award
Awarded Padma Bhushan
Received the Padma Bhushan, one of India’s highest civilian honors, for contributions to industry.
2022
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👤PERSONAL

He completed his fastest marathon during the 2014 TCS New York City Marathon with a time of 5 hours and 52 seconds, blending endurance sports with high-pressure corporate leadership.

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🏆ACHIEVEMENT

Chandrasekaran led Tata Group's historic acquisition of Air India in 2021, marking the conglomerate's return to the aviation sector after decades.

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🏆ACHIEVEMENT

He was nominated chairman of NASSCOM in 2015, reflecting his influential role in shaping India's IT industry policy during a pivotal growth period.

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🎙️ Speeches & Recordings

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Natarajan Chandrasekaran, CEO of TATA Consultancy Services, on managing in a downturn 20120516
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Natarajan Chandrasekaran, CEO of TATA Consultancy Services, on managing in a downturn 20120516
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Natarajan Chandrasekaran, CEO of TATA Consultancy Services, on managing in a downturn 20120516
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Natarajan Chandrasekaran,CEO & MD-TCS at India Economic Summit,2011
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Natarajan Chandrasekaran,CEO & MD-TCS at India Economic Summit,2011
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Walk the Talk with Natarajan Chandrasekaran
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Walk the Talk with Natarajan Chandrasekaran
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Business Visionary: N Chandrasekaran
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Business Visionary: N Chandrasekaran
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Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran On Forging Exclusive Interview @ HT Leadership Summit
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Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran On Forging Exclusive Interview @ HT Leadership Summit
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N Chandrasekaran Exclusive (Part 1)
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N Chandrasekaran Exclusive (Part 1)
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The Importance Of India, The Domestic Market: N Chandrasekaran
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The Importance Of India, The Domestic Market: N Chandrasekaran
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The Rise Of Natarajan Chandrasekaran
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The Rise Of Natarajan Chandrasekaran
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Tata chairman seeks to reshape India's largest private company
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Tata chairman seeks to reshape India's largest private company
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WEF 2018: In Conversation With N Chandrasekaran
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WEF 2018: In Conversation With N Chandrasekaran
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🌱 What changed because of them

Chandrasekaran’s leadership transformed Tata Consultancy Services into a global IT giant, significantly increasing its market value and global brand recognition. As chairman of Tata Sons, he led major acquisitions like Air India and AirAsia India, reshaping India's aviation industry. His tenure marked a shift toward professional management and digital innovation within the century-old Tata Group.

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