Noel Tata was recently chosen as the next chairman of Tata Trust. Ratan Tata’s step-brother is Noel. Noel was overwhelmingly elected by the board to lead Tata Trust. Noel will now oversee the Tata Group’s charity organizations in this manner. The fact that Noel Tata is not an Indian citizen, however, is an intriguing development that has sparked conversation.
Who is Noel Tata?
Ratan Tata’s step-brother is Noel. Although they were born into separate marriages, Noel and Ratan Tata are both the sons of the late Naval Tata. Noel Tata is the son of Naval Tata’s second wife, Swiss entrepreneur Simone Tata, whereas Ratan Tata was the son of his first wife, Sooni Commissariat. Noel Tata has Irish citizenship. However, Noel mainly works in India.
Noel has held the position of chairman at Trent, the Tata Group’s retail division. He has also made a significant contribution to other Tata firms and Tata International. He was employed at Nestle in the UK before to joining Tata International. Trent was a single store before Noel took over and expanded it into a network with over 700 locations throughout India.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Noel was born in Mumbai in 1957. He did his early education in Mumbai. After this, he went to England to do graduation. He graduated from Sussex University there. After this, Noel Tata also did the International Executive Program from INSEAD Business School in France.
Commitment to Social Responsibility
Tata Trust has always played an important role in the social development of India, and it is expected that it can become even stronger under the leadership of Noel Tata. On being appointed as the chairman of Tata Trust, Noel Tata is expected to maintain the family’s commitment to social responsibility and community development.
Noel Tata is married to Alu Mistry, daughter of Pallonji Mistry, the late chairman of Shapoorji Pallonji Group. Shapoorji Pallonji was a significant shareholder in the Tata Group. Noel and Aloo have three children, named Leah, Maya, and Neville.
