Thomas Mathew

Thomas Mathew is a retired bureaucrat who has held key positions over a three-decade career in the Indian Administrative Service. He is law graduate from Delhi University and holds a doctorate in International Relations from Jawaharlal Nehru University.

During his career, he pioneered groundbreaking policies in the defence and finance ministries, including unrestricted foreign direct investment in the defence industry in India and the direct participation of foreigners in the Indian equity market.

Mathew first met Ratan Tata about three decades ago, and they stayed in touch due to shared interests. Mathew's understanding of global policies and the corporate landscape equipped him to write this biography.

Mathew serves on the board of several large Indian companies and offers advice on corporate, defence and policy matters. He lives in Gurugram, pursuing his passion for writing, nature conservation and photography.

More about the author at thomasmathew.com