“His loss will be felt around the world”

Bill Gates met Ratan Tata in March last year during his visit to India.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has expressed his condolences on the death of Ratan Tata, a “visionary leader whose dedication to improving lives left an indelible mark on India – and the world” . In a LinkedIn post, Bill Gates recalled meeting Mr Tata on several occasions and expressed admiration for the business mogul’s commitment to improving lives. “I have always been moved by his strong sense of duty and service to humanity,” Mr. Gates wrote in his message. He also recalled working with Mr Tata on several initiatives and said his legacy would inspire generations.

“Ratan Tata was a visionary leader whose dedication to improving lives left an indelible mark in India and around the world. I had the privilege of meeting him on several occasions and was always moved by his sense of purpose. “acute duty and service to humanity,” Mr. Gates wrote while sharing a photo of himself with the 86-year-old.

“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,” he said. added.

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Notably, Bill Gates met Natarajan Chandrasekaran of Ratan Tata and Tata Sons in March last year during the former’s visit to India. During the meeting, the business moguls spoke at length about philanthropic initiatives. They discussed strengthening their joint efforts and partnerships in health, diagnostics and nutrition. Mr Gates also gifted Mr Tata with copies of his books – “How to prevent the next pandemic” And “How to avoid a climate catastrophe”.

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Ratan Tata died at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday at the age of 86. His death sparked an outpouring of grief and tributes from around the world. Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembers Mr Tata as a visionary business leader and a compassionate soul.

Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, took to social media to remember his “business and philanthropic legacy.” Recalling his interaction with Mr Ratan Tata, Mr Pichai said the Chairman Emeritus of the Tata Group “cares deeply about making India better”. He said they talked about Google’s self-driving technology, Waymo, and its vision was “inspiring to hear.” He added that the 86-year-old was “instrumental in mentoring and developing modern business leadership in India”.

Other business leaders who remembered him included Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra and RPG Enterprises Chairman Harsh Goenka.