Indian Industrialist Ratan Tata appointed in ‘Order of Australia’ for distinguished service

Indian Industrialist Ratan Tata appointed in ‘Order of Australia’ for distinguished service

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Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: March 22 2023

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  • For distinguished service to the Australia-India bilateral relationship, particularly to trade, investment, and philanthropy, Indian industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata has been appointed as an Honorary Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AO).
  • Australia’s High Commissioner to India, Barry O’Farrell informed that Australia’s Governor-General has made this appointment announcement.
  • Ratan Tata is Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, former Chairman of the Tata Group, and one of the richest entrepreneurs in the world.
  • Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), has been based in Australia since 1998, and employs the largest number of Australians of any Indian company, with 17,000 staff and associates.
  • Ratan Tata has received numerous international awards and commendations for his contributions to business, industry, engineering, leadership, culture, and peace, including a Doctor of Business honoris causa from the University of New South Wales.
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