Tata Motors’ MD Karl Slym falls from hotel building, dies

Slym, 51, was leading the company at a time when the auto industry was grappling with prolonged slowdown.

He joined the auto major in 2012 as part of a major management overhaul and was responsible for charting out the company’s strategy to regain momentum in the domestic market.

Expressing condolence at the sudden demise, Tata Motors chairman Cyrus P Mistry said: ‘Karl (Slym) joined us in October 2012, and was a valued colleague who was providing strong leadership at a challenging time for the Indian auto industry. In this hour of grief, our thoughts are with Karl’s wife and family.’