The newly-minted chairman of Tata Trusts, 67-year-old Noel Naval Tata, finds himself in a unique position. Besides the Tata surname, he is also the son-in-law of the Mistry family—thus, a part of both the families who own 100% of Tata Sons. No wonder, when the Tata Group was scouting for Ratan Tata’s replacement in 2012, he was considered a strong contender. However, when Ratan Tata gave an interview to foreign media saying that Noel lacked experience, it was perceived as a hint to the selection committee.
Twelve years later, Ratan Tata’s half-brother finds himself in the hot seat as chairman of Tata Trusts.
Low-profile Noel is known to have contrasting traits. While he loves to zoom on the Mumbai-Pune Express Highway at the speed of 100 kilometres, he also takes time out to relax at his Alibaug home (near Mumbai) on weekends and enjoy eating out at some of the fine dining restaurants in Mumbai with close family members and friends. Who was Ratan Tata? A look at his…
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