This strategic move positions Tata AutoComp to further strengthen its digital capabilities and maintain its edge in the evolving manufacturing landscape.
Vinod Bhat has been appointed as Chief Digital Officer (CDO) at Tata AutoComp (TACO), Pune. In this role, Bhat will lead the company’s digital transformation efforts, focusing on manufacturing automation, data maturity, cybersecurity, IoT, and AI-driven solutions.
Announcing his new role, Vinod Bhat shared, “I have joined Tata AutoComp to drive digital transformation across the group, encompassing plant automation, Tata Data Maturity, Tata Cyber Security, IoT, Artificial Intelligence, and Gen-AI initiatives.”
Prior to joining Tata AutoComp, Bhat served as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Ethics Counsellor (CEC) at Vistara – TATA SIA Airlines Ltd. Reporting directly to the CEO, he played a pivotal role in steering digital transformation, strategic business planning, and fostering ethical practices with board-level visibility.
With a career spanning multiple CXO roles, Bhat has earned recognition as a global leader in technology and business transformation. His expertise includes driving innovation across diverse industries, enhancing operations, and aligning digital strategies with organisational goals.
Bhat’s accomplishments include being ranked among the Top Global CXOs, frequent appearances as a speaker at industry events, and contributions as an author and motivational leader. His appointment signals Tata AutoComp’s commitment to leveraging digital technologies to achieve operational excellence and enhance competitiveness in the automotive components sector.