Succession to Tata Sons Chair: Key Challenges Ahead for the Incoming Leader

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Air India overhaul, AI threat high on agenda for Natarajan Chandrasekaran’s successor

The successor to Natarajan Chandrasekaran as Tata Sons chair will face challenges ranging from artificial intelligence to an ongoing turnaround of Air India. © Reuters

SOUMYAJIT SAHA

August 13, 2026 13:55 JST

MUMBAI — In 2017, Natarajan Chandrasekaran made history by becoming the first non-family member to lead Tata Sons, one of India’s most prestigious conglomerates. His tenure marked a significant shift in the company’s governance, setting the stage for a new era of leadership. As he steps down, his successor will inherit a complex portfolio of challenges, including the critical revitalization of Air India and navigating the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence technologies that threaten to disrupt traditional business models.

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