Ratan Tata proved to be an excellent steward of JLR: Bill Ford

Ford Motor Company's Executive Chairman Bill Ford said he was "saddened" by the death of Ratan Tata. "Ratan was a leader of vision and integrity and proved to be an excellent steward of Jaguar and Land Rover (JLR)," Ford said. He added that he only met Tata once in person and the meeting was "warm and cordial".