Every iconic brand has a story. Few people understand this better than Harish Bhat, Former Brand Custodian of the Tata Group, a leader who has shaped the narratives of Tata Starbucks, Titan, Tata Coffee, Tetley, and many more.
Named among Forbes Top 10 CMOs, Mr. Bhat has spent three and a half decades transforming insights into impact and stories into strategy. He is also a celebrated writer, columnist, and author of the national bestseller #TataStories.
In this episode of Thought In A Dot, our CEO, Riddhi Sharma, sits down with Mr. Harish Bhat for a rare, in-depth conversation on:
• Why great businesses are built on great stories
• The role of curiosity in leadership
• Brand thinking from the inside of India’s most trusted conglomerate
• Lessons from a career that spans strategy, marketing, operations, and storytelling
A rare deep dive into the mind of a thinker, builder, and storyteller who has helped shape the Tata Group’s modern brand identity. If you are passionate about brands, consumer behaviour, or the craft of storytelling, this episode is your playbook.
About Harish Bhat:
Harish Bhat is an avid marketer and bestselling author. His books span many genres, including business history, fiction, poetry, and humour. Four of his books—#Tata Stories, Office Secrets, Tata Log, and Jamsetji Tata: Powerful Learnings for Corporate Success—have been national bestsellers and have been translated into several Indian languages.
Harish has worked with the Tata group for thirty-eight years, holding many senior roles, including as brand custodian, Tata Sons; managing director and CEO, Tata Global Beverages; and chief operating officer of the watches and jewellery businesses at Titan Company. He currently serves as a director on the boards of some Tata companies.
Harish is an alumnus of BITS Pilani and IIM Ahmedabad. LinkedIn has selected him as one of its Top Voices in India. In 2022 and 2023, Forbes listed him among the top ten most influential chief marketing officers in the world. He is a popular keynote speaker at many corporate events.
Harish lives in Bengaluru with his wife, Veena, and their unruly collection of books.
About Thought In A Dot:
The Thought In A Dot podcast uses storytelling to delve into the minds of leaders, performers, actors, and entrepreneurs to uncover the common threads of success and entrepreneurship across diverse fields.
Hosted by Riddhi Sharma, unlike conventional interview formats, we focus on the interconnected themes of Communication, Connections, and Content to provide actionable insights and inspiration for our listeners.
By delving beyond surface-level career journeys, Thought In A Dot uncovers the underlying principles of entrepreneurship that transcend industries, making it a must-listen for anyone seeking to cultivate their entrepreneurial mindset.
Thought In A Dot is a content marketing agency that specializes in leadership marketing and brand development with over 9+ years of experience. Creating content that connects, we turn individuals and leaders into thought leaders.
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