Summaries by Harsh Goenka

The article analyzes the complex role of the Tata Sons chairman, detailing crucial attributes like ethics, complexity management, and stature. It assesses potential successors for N. Chandrasekaran, considering global Indian CEOs and India-based leaders such as Anish Shah and Gopal Vittal. Internal candidates, notably T.V. Narendran, are also examined. The author ultimately shortlists Anish Shah and T.V. Narendran, marginally favoring Narendran due to his deep embeddedness in the Tata system and culture. A structural shift separating institutional stewardship from executive management is also suggested.