Tata Consumer Products announces T V Swaminathan as the new Global Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
Tata Consumer Products (TCP), the consumer products company uniting the principal food and beverage interests of the Tata Group under one umbrella, has announced the appointment of Mr. T V Swaminathan as the company’s new Global Chief Digital Officer (CDO).
In this role, Mr. Swaminathan will be responsible for charting out and executing a digital roadmap for the company. This includes enabling the business from a digital perspective, as well as enhancing analytical capabilities. He will lead the development and execution of a digital vision and value proposition for the company. Mr. Swaminathan joined Tata Consumer Products as CDO, effective March 2021.
On the new appointment, Mr. Sunil D'Souza, MD & CEO, Tata Consumer Products, said "Tata Consumer Products is excited to have Swaminathan on board. The new appointment is another important step in the organization’s transformation journey and reinforces our commitment towards leveraging the power of digital. Swami’s vast experience in digitally transforming companies will help us as we move forward in our ambition to become a best in class FMCG player.”
Mr. T V Swaminathan, Global Chief Digital Officer, Tata Consumer Products said, “It is a proud moment for me to be part of the iconic Tata Group. Globally and in India, the FMCG sector is going through an evolution with digital leading the change in many areas. Tata Consumer Products has formidable presence across multiple categories and geographies, and I am excited to be part of this growth and transformation journey of the company. “
Mr. Swaminathan has 24 years of experience. He joins Tata Consumer Products from Nissan Motors, Japan, where he was Chief Digital Officer. Prior to this, he has held multiple leadership roles across various businesses in General Electric (GE) and has also been a part of Accenture and Servion Global solutions during his career.
About Tata Consumer Products Limited
Tata Consumer Products Limited is a focused consumer products company uniting the principal food and beverage interests of the Tata Group under one umbrella. The Company’s portfolio of products includes tea, coffee, water, salt, pulses, spices, ready-to-cook offerings, breakfast cereals, snacks and mini meals. Tata Consumer Products is the 2nd largest branded tea company in the world. Its key beverage brands include Tata Tea, Tetley, Eight O’Clock Coffee, Tata Coffee Grand, Himalayan Natural Mineral Water, Tata Water Plus and Tata Gluco Plus. Its foods portfolio includes brands such as Tata Salt, Tata Sampann and Soulfull. In India, Tata Consumer Products has a reach of over 200 million households, giving it an unparalleled ability to leverage the Tata brand in consumer products. The Company has an annual turnover of ~Rs. 10,000 cr with operations in India and International markets. For more information, please visit www.tataconsumer.com