Noel Tata's Journey To the Top of Tata Group As He Gets Appointed as Chairman

Mumbai: Following the board meeting of the company, Noel Tata has been appointed as Ratan Tata's successor and the Chairman of Tata Trusts. Take a look at the complete journey of Noel Tata, from the time he joined to climbing to the top of the Tata Group.

Noel Tata Appointed Chairman of Tata Trusts

A day after Ratan Tata was laid to rest with state honours in Mumbai, the Tata Group held a board meeting to decide their successor and Ratan Tata's half-brother and important part of the company, Noel Tata has been appointed as the Chairman of Tata Trusts. An official announcement regarding the same is expected soon.

Noel Tata's Journey to the Top of Tata Group

• Straight after completing his education, Noel Tata joined the Tata Group, first as part of the wing that dealt with products and services offered abroad - Tata International.
• In the month of June in 1999, Noel Tata became the MD of Trent, the retail arm of Tata which was founded by his mother, Simone Tata. Trent had acquired Littlewoods International whose name was changed to Westside. Noel Tata developed Westside.
• In 2003, Noel Tata became the Director of Voltas and the Titan Industries; in 2010-11, he was appointed as the Managing Director of Tata International.
• In February 2017, Noel Tata became part of the Board of the Sir Ratan Tata Trust.
• In March 2022, Noel Tata was appointed as the Vice Chairman of Tata Steel.

Who is Noel Tata, How Is He Related to Ratan Tata?

Noel Tata is the son of Naval H. Tata and Simone N. Tata, and half-brother to Ratan Tata. Noel Tata and Ratan Tata are sons of Naval H. Tata but their mothers were different. Noel Tata is the son of Naval’s second wife Simone Dunoyer.

Noel Tata Educational Qualifications

Noel Tata received education from prominent universities both in India and overseas. He graduated from Sussex University in the United Kingdom after pursuing his higher studies. Such exposure in academics provided him with a strong base in business and management principles, preparing him for his future endeavours.

After graduating, he pursued the International Executive Programme at INSEAD in France, which sharpened his leadership and strategic thinking skills.