Tata Motors' M.D, Karl Slym, Passes Away


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OMG!! Quite shocking. Karl was very instrumental in bringing innovation and reviving TML in a positive direction. Big loss to the auto world and Tata.
On a different note - How did he fell off the 22nd floor? Generally hotels have closed windows and its not allowed open them completely.

RIP Karl. You'll be missed.

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It is indeed disturbing to see such people in high & powerful positions - at least perceived to be so - taking such steps.I sincerely hope it was not due to something in his professional life.

I used to hear stories in the past about how engineers who were perfectionists in Germany jumped off autobahns when their calculations went wrong by very minuscule amounts. Not sure if those stories are true & if this is something like that its just crazy!
 
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Shocking real shocking news to hear.RIP Karl Slym.
May god give strength to his family.
More shocking for tata motors when things were getting established with him joining in for the better future of the company.
 
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Something is not clear and correct here. Why would he commit suicide when his career was in peak position ?

Don't know if it was really a suicide, murder or an accident? Will the world ever get to know the truth ?

May the Almighty give strength to his family and friends !
yes i agree even i have douts is it really accident or any thing else [surprise]
 
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Its indeed a shocking news for Tata Motors family as well as Automobile World.

The theory of suicide is still not clear, but it cannot be an accident for sure.
 
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the hotel that happened was at Shang Ri La ( one of the top hotels of bangkok). Police are clearly denying murder but as others saying possibly suicide.

Still a sad event and RIP Karl and thanks for all the efforts in TATA.
 
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Great gesture by TML

2014 Auto Expo to be low key for Tata Motors | AUTO EXPO 2014 | Autocar India

2014 Auto Expo to be low key for Tata Motors


Tata Motors has a lot of exciting new products to unveil at the Auto Expo 2014, which kicks off next week, but the mood within the company is sombre after the tragic and untimely death of Tata Motors' managing director, Karl Slym.

The formal unveil of the much awaited ‘Falcon’ siblings or the Tata Bolt hatchback and the sub-four-metre saloon derivative will still go ahead as scheduled on February 3, 2014, with the president of Tata Motors’ passenger car business, Ranjit Yadav pulling off the covers. However, the event is being reworked to keep it low key as a mark of respect for the company’s deceased managing director. “There will be none of the typical song and dance that goes with such an event and we are working at toning down the activities of our various launches,” said a company source. Tata Motors will also be showcasing the Tata Jump SUV concept on February 5 and again, the unveiling ceremony is likely to be a subdued affair.

Company sources have also confirmed that the customary chairman’s dinner at the Auto Expo, which was to be hosted by Tata Group chairman, Cyrus Mistry, on February 5 this year has been cancelled.
 
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