MUMBAI: Tata Sons has announced the appointment of Pradipta Bagchi as the group chief communications officer with the effect from 12, September 2017.

Bagchi will report to Tata Sons executive chairman N. Chandrasekaran.

A professional with over 25 years of experience in business, media and communications, Bagchi has been the head of corporate communications for TCS since 2005.

Chandrasekaran said, “As the group chief communications officer, he will play a key role in driving seamless communication experience across the Tata group as well as create engagement with stakeholders.”

Bagchi was an editor and reporter with Indian media houses like The Times of India, The Economic Times and Business Standard prior to joining TCS. He is a graduate of the University of Sussex.

Tata Trusts head corporate communications and public relations Debasis Ray, will continue to support the Tata Group communications team on an ongoing basis.