Building Great Companies: Business leaders who work with Ambani and Tata

By Ishwi Singh  |  First Published Dec 14, 2023, 9:27 AM IST

Elevating a company to remarkable heights is a cumulative result of the collective effort and hard work invested by people over the years. Here are the business leaders who play important roles for business giants like Ambani and Tata.

New Delhi: Great companies are built with the acumen and confidence of great people. Elevating a company to remarkable heights is a cumulative result of the collective effort and hard work invested by people over the years. Have you ever wondered who assists Mukesh Ambani in his business endeavours? Here are the business leaders who play important roles for business giants like Ambani and Tata.

Manoj Modi

Manoj Modi was Mukesh Ambani’s fellow student in chemical engineering. He plays a significant role in the success of Reliance Industries. Known for taking calculated risks, Mukesh Ambani’s progress is attributed to factors including Manoj Modi’s close personal relationship and advisory role in crucial company matters and deals. He is known as the right-hand of Mukesh Ambani. 

A gift worth crores

Manoj Modi is currently serving as the director of Reliance Retail Limited and Reliance Jio Infocom Limited. In the year 2020, the agreement between Facebook and Reliance was facilitated by Manoj Modi. According to some reports, Mukesh Ambani gifted 22-storey building on Nepean Sea Road, Mumbai, spanning 1.7 lakh square feet and valued at Rs 1500 crore, to Manoj Modi. 

Bhakti Modi

Similarly, Mukesh Ambani and Manoj Modi’s daughters share the same bond of trust. Bhakti Modi, Manoj Modi’s daughter, started her career as a management trainee and has now progressed through various roles within the company. Currently, serving as the Director of Reliance Brands at Isha Ambani’s Reliance Retail, Bhakti is instrumental in shaping brand strategy and is often referred to as Isha Ambani’s right-hand, contributing significantly to the company’s success. 

Shantanu Naidu

Ratan Tata is a renowned businessman who needs no introduction. 30-year-old Shantanu Naidu serves as Ratan Tata’s Personal Assistant and holds the position of General Manager in the company. Working closely with Ratan Tata since 2018, Shantanu’s commendable work through NGO, drew the attention of the former Tata Sons chairman.

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