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    Home / News / Business News / Who is Noel Tata, a potential successor at Tata Trusts
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    Who is Noel Tata, a potential successor at Tata Trusts
    Noel Tata is currently a trustee of two powerful trusts

    Who is Noel Tata, a potential successor at Tata Trusts

    By Mudit Dube
    Oct 10, 2024
    03:48 pm

    What's the story

    The recent demise of Ratan Tata has sparked discussions about who will lead Tata Trusts into the future.

    Ratan's half-brother Noel Tata is emerging as a key player in this transition.

    He is currently a trustee of the Sir Ratan Tata Trust and the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust, two powerful trusts within the Tata Trusts group.

    The trusts not only manage philanthropy but also own a majority stake in Tata Sons.

    Career progression

    Noel's expanding role within Tata Group

    Noel started his career with the Tata Group in the early 2000s. By 2010-2011, he had become the Managing Director of Tata International, which manages the group's international business.

    Despite initial speculation that he would succeed Ratan as the head of the conglomerate, Cyrus Mistry was appointed Ratan's successor in 2011.

    Mistry's tenure ended abruptly in October 2016 and Ratan was interim chairman for four months until Natarajan Chandrasekaran took over in 2017.

    Leadership ascent

    Noel's growing influence and leadership roles

    Amid all these changes, Noel's presence in the Tata Group only grew.

    In February 2019, he was appointed to the board of the Sir Ratan Tata Trust, a prominent trust with considerable control over Tata Sons and the Tata Group.

    He was also appointed Vice Chairman of Titan Company in 2018 and Vice Chairman of Tata Steel in March 2022.

    These roles further established his presence in the group.

    Business impact

    Noel's impact on Tata International and retail sector

    As Chairman of Tata International, Noel Tata oversees the group's global business including its retail arm through Tata Trent.

    Under his leadership, brands like Zudio have become household names, contributing to the growth of Tata Trent and strengthening its position in India's competitive retail market.

    This success further underscores his influence within the group.

    Leadership approach

    Noel's leadership style and personal ties to Tata Group

    Noel is known for his low-profile leadership style, unlike Ratan's more public-facing role.

    He has largely concentrated on the group's international operations and retail businesses.

    His marriage to Aloo Mistry, daughter of Pallonji Mistry who was the largest individual shareholder in Tata Sons, further strengthens his influence within the group.

    Family influence

    Tata family's continued involvement in Tata Trusts

    Noel's children Leah (39), Maya (36), and Neville (32) have also been onboarded as trustees of five prominent trusts, including affiliates of the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust and Sir Ratan Tata Trust.

    These trusts manage both charitable and significant financial interests of the Tata Group.

    This involvement underscores the continued influence of the Tata family within these organizations.

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