In a world where titles often measure leadership, Naveen Tahilyani stands out because his journey reflects something deeper — the power of vision, discipline, and a relentless commitment to making an impact. Today, he serves as the Regional CEO for India, Africa, and Southeast Asia (including the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar) at Prudential plc, a UK-based global financial and insurance giant.
On July 29, 2025, he officially assumed this monumental role — entrusted not only with leading strategic markets but also the company’s growing health business, touching millions of lives across multiple continents.
Naveen Tahilyani: From McKinsey to Global Influence – A Journey Built Brick-By-Brick
After completing his MBA, Naveen Tahilyani joined McKinsey & Company — a chapter that lasted close to 17 years, culminating in his role as Senior Partner and Head of the Financial Institutions Group for India and Southeast Asia.
There, he:
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Worked closely with major public and private financial institutions
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Led recruitment for over 5 years
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Served on the Global Partner Election Committee — shaping the firm’s leadership pipeline
McKinsey shaped his leadership philosophy — listen deeply, analyse rigorously, and execute with courage.
Leading India’s Largest Business Transformations
Like a sculptor shaping masterpieces, Naveen Tahilyani played a defining role as a business builder across multiple organisations:
CEO & MD – Tata Digital (2024–2025)
At Tata Digital, he led the transformation of Tata Neu, BigBasket, and 1mg, pushing Tata Group’s digital face toward the future. His focus was simple yet powerful — create seamless customer ecosystems and build digital trust.
CEO & MD – Tata AIA Life Insurance (2015–2018 & 2020–2024)
This is where his leadership became legendary.
Under Naveen Tahilyani, Tata AIA:
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Achieved 53% CAGR growth in IWNBP (2015–2023) vs. industry’s 12%
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Became India’s #1 private-sector retail protection leader with 27%+ share
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Maintained 99%+ claims settlement ratio
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Ranked #1 in 13-month persistency
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Scored 65+ Dynamic NPS, a benchmark in customer experience
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Became Kincentric Best Employer – 6 consecutive years
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Achieved 91% employee engagement score, making it a truly “Great Place to Work”