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Titan names Ajoy Chawla as next MD; CK Venkataraman to retire in DecemberChawla has played a pivotal role in scaling the Tanishq brand and driving innovation in the jewellery segment. Shares of Titan Company Ltd ended at ₹3,363.45, up by ₹23.15, or 0.69%, on the BSE.By Jomy Jos Pullokaran   May 8, 2025, 6:19:43 PM IST (Updated)2 Min ReadTata Group firm, Titan Company Ltd, on Thursday (May 8) announced that its board of directors has approved a succession plan for the role of Managing Director CK Venkataraman. He will retire on December 31, 2025, on reaching the Tata Group’s superannuation age limit.

Venkataraman, who has been with Titan since 1990, took over as MD on October 1, 2019. Under his leadership, the company expanded its presence across key consumer segments, including jewellery, watches, and eyewear. His tenure saw strong growth in Titan’s core businesses, especially in the jewellery vertical.

Ajoy Chawla, currently CEO of Titan’s jewellery division, will succeed Venkataraman as managing director starting January 1, 2026. Chawla, who has played a pivotal role in scaling the Tanishq brand and driving innovation in the jewellery segment, will be inducted onto the board and formally appointed as MD following shareholder approval.

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The company said a decision regarding Chawla’s successor in the jewellery division will be announced at a later date.

Chawla graduated as a mechanical engineer from VJTI Mumbai and then did his PGDM from UM-Calcutta. He became part of the Tata Administrative Services (TAS) in 1990 and initially joined the finance department of Titan in 1991.

Over the next two decades, he was in the watches division, and played several roles spanning commercial, sales, retailing, supply chain, SAP implementation, leading accessories and licensed brands as SBU head and then heading the Titan SBU for domestic and international sectors.

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Between 2013 and 2019, Chawla was the chief strategy officer of Titan, as well as heading business incubation, scaling the fragrances business and establishing the Taneira business.

Shares of Titan Company Ltd ended at ₹3,363.45, up by ₹23.15, or 0.69%, on the BSE.Continue Reading(Edited by : Shoma Bhattacharjee)First Published: May 8, 2025 6:19 PM ISTCheck out our in-depth Market Coverage, Business News & get real-time Stock Market Updates on CNBC-TV18. Also, Watch our channels CNBC-TV18, CNBC Awaaz and CNBC Bajar Live on-the-go!Tagsshare market todayTitan Company