Corus chief joins Tata Steel board

The board of directors of Tata Steel, which met on Friday, appointed Jim Leng, chairman, Corus, as a non-executive independent director designated as deputy chairman.

According to a release issued by the company to the BSE on Friday, Corus CEO Philippe Varin will join the board as non-executive director.

Jacques Schraven and Anthony Hayward have been appointed as non-executive

independent directors.

"The induction of the above mentioned Corus directors on the board of the company will bring in a rich and varied experience that would enable it to manage the business of the enlarged size and complexity," the release added.

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