Varun Shankaran
About Varun Shankaran
Varun Shankaran is a TAS Manager with extensive experience in corporate strategy and business development, currently working at Tata Communications in Bengaluru, India. He has held various positions within the Tata Group and other companies, focusing on building and scaling new businesses across multiple sectors.
Work at Tata Group
Varun Shankaran has held multiple roles within the Tata Group since 2019. He currently serves as a TAS Manager, operating in both Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and India. His tenure includes positions at Tata Sons, Tata Steel, Tata Trusts, Tata Chemicals, and Tata Communications. In 2020, he worked for five months at Tata Sons in Dubai. He also spent two months at Tata Steel in Kolkata and one month at Tata Trusts in Mumbai during the same year. In 2023, he transitioned to Tata Communications as Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy.
Education and Expertise
Varun Shankaran holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), where he studied from 2015 to 2017. He also earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Mechanical Engineering from Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy, completing his degree from 2009 to 2013. His educational background supports his expertise in business strategy and operations across various sectors.
Background
Varun Shankaran has a diverse professional background with experience in multiple sectors, including Consumer & Retail, Chemicals, Group Strategy, and Sustainability. He has worked in various capacities, such as Site Engineer and Procurement Engineer at VA Tech Wabag Ltd., and Area Business Manager at Titan Company Limited. His roles have spanned across different geographies, including global markets, the UAE, and India.
Achievements in Business Development
Varun Shankaran has contributed to building and scaling new businesses, notably Tata NQ, the Nutrition Sciences division of Tata Chemicals, and Skinn, a project he worked on during his time as a Management Trainee at Titan Company Limited. His experience encompasses B2C Retail Operations & Sales, B2B Business Development, and Business Strategy & Operations, reflecting his capability in driving business growth.
Leadership Approach
Varun Shankaran emphasizes a leadership style characterized by empathy and a process-oriented approach. This methodology aims to drive results effectively within his teams and projects. His belief in leading by empathy is integral to his management philosophy, fostering collaboration and innovation in the workplace.