Who is Naveen Tahilyani, the Tata Digital CEO, Who Resigned to Join Prudential Plc?

Outlook Business Desk

Leadership Exit

Naveen Tahilyani, CEO of Tata Digital and former Tata AIA MD is stepping down on June 30. He was appointed in February 2024 to lead the digital arm housing Tata Neu, BigBasket and online pharmacy 1mg.

Moving to Prudential

Naveen Tahilyani, will join Prudential Plc as regional CEO for India, Africa, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, with added responsibility for the health vertical.

Chandrasekaran’s Choice

Tahilyani was handpicked by Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran to steer Tata Digital toward profitability and stability.

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Seasoned Professional

With degrees from IIT Madras and IIM Ahmedabad, Tahilyani has 17 years at McKinsey under his belt, plus key leadership roles at Tata AIA and Axis Bank.

Key Appointments

During his tenure at Tata Digital, Naveen Tahilyani made strategic leadership appointments to strengthen the company's technological and data capabilities. He brought in Vinay Vaidya, a former Amazon executive, as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), and Jairaj Sathyanarayana, who had experience at Swiggy and Amazon, as Chief Data & AI Officer.

Strategic Hiring

Naveen Tahilyani also hired Satyam Mehra, ex-Zomato, as Chief Strategy Officer during his brief but impactful tenure.

Business Implications

BigBasket, under Tata Digital, is eyeing more funds to expand quick commerce even as the top seat becomes vacant.

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