Tata Sons announces appointment of Chief Executive Officer, Tata Digital
Mumbai, August 22nd, 2019: Tata Sons today announced the appointment of Mr. Pratik Pal as the CEO of Tata Digital. Mr. Pal will head the new entity which has
been formed to incubate new digital businesses.
Pratik has been with Tata Consultancy Services for over 27 years and has heldseveral key leadership positions across multiple business units and industry verticals. In his most recent role, Pratik was the Global Head of Retail, Travel,Transportation, Hospitality and Consumer Packaged Goods Industry Unit, and
responsible for the growth of TCS’ second largest industry segment.
Mr. N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons, said: “Pratik brings strong domain knowledge of consumer-centric businesses to this role combined with a deep understanding of how new digital technologies are disrupting these industries. As the CEO of Tata Digital, Pratik will play a key role in building new platforms of
growth. His experience and commitment will be very valuable in shaping and developing new opportunities for the Tata group in the digital economy.”
Mr. Pratik Pal, CEO (designate), Tata Digital said: “The Tata Group is a trusted institution with great strengths. It will be my endeavour in my new role to help the Group address new business opportunities and use digital technologies to meet the needs of a fast-evolving generation of consumers, who increasingly demand a
unique blend of on-line and off-line engagements.”
Mr. Pal is a graduate of Electronics and Communication from Jadavpur University and holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Indian Statistical Institute,
Kolkata.
He will up take up the new role effective August 21st, 2019.
