Bill Gates shares photo with Ratan Tata, calls him a ‘visionary leader’

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates paid tribute to Ratan Tata in a LinkedIn post, describing him as a “visionary leader.” Gates mentioned that he had the honor of meeting Tata on several occasions, saying, “Ratan Tata was a visionary leader whose dedication to improving lives left an indelible mark on India and the world. I had the privilege of meeting him on several occasions and was always moved by his keen sense of duty and service to humanity. » He also highlighted their collaboration on various initiatives, expressing that Tata’s legacy will continue to inspire generations.

“Together we have collaborated on many initiatives to help people lead healthier, more prosperous lives. His loss will be felt around the world for years to come, but I know the legacy he left and the example he set will continue to inspire generations,” Gates said. wrote. Their last meeting took place during Gates’ visit to India in 2023, when he gifted Tata with copies of his books, How to prevent the next pandemic And How to avoid a climate catastrophe.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai also paid tribute to Ratan Tata in an article on Google’s autonomous driving technology. Pichai said, “During my last meeting with Ratan Tata at Google, we talked about Waymo’s progress and his vision was inspiring to hear. He leaves an extraordinary business and philanthropic legacy and was instrumental in mentoring and developing modern business leadership in India. He cared deeply about making India better. My sincere condolences to his loved ones and rest in peace Shri Ratan Tata Ji.