Ratan Tata, who served as chairman of conglomerate Tata for more than 20 years, will advise the corporate venturing affiliate on strategy and leadership.

Ratan Tata, former chairman of diversified conglomerate Tata & Sons, took up a senior advisor position at IDG Ventures India, a corporate venturing affiliate of media company International Data Group, yesterday.

Tata was appointed chairman of Tata Group in 1991, staying on until 2012 when he became chairman emeritus. He will advise the fund on overall business strategy and organisational leadership.

In addition to his executive role, Tata has also been an active angel investor, funding companies including e-commerce firm…