Noel Tata Appointed As The New Chairman of Tata Trusts: Meet His Family

Noel Tata was named the new chairman of Tata Trusts, the philanthropic arm of the Tata Group, on October 11. This appointment comes after the passing of his halfbrother, Ratan Tata, who died two days ago at the age of 86. Ratan Tata, who remained unmarried and had no children, did not name a successor, making Noel’s appointment a significant move.

“I am deeply honoured and humbled by the responsibility that has been cast on me by my fellow Trustees. I look forward to carrying on the legacy of Ratan N Tata and the founders of the Tata Group. Founded more than a century ago, the Tata Trusts are a unique vehicle for undertaking social good. On this solemn occasion, we rededicate ourselves to carrying on our developmental and philanthropic initiatives and continuing to play our part in nation-building," said Noel Tata about his appointment as Tata Trusts chairman.

Who Is Noel Tata, the New Chairman of Tata Trusts? Meet His Family

Born in December 1957 to Naval Tata and Simone Tata, a French-Swiss Catholic, Noel Tata holds a degree from Sussex University and has completed the International Executive Programme at INSEAD. 

Before his new appointment, Noel was the Managing Director of Tata International Ltd., growing the company’s turnover from $500 million to over $3 billion during his tenure from 2010 to 2021. He also played a pivotal role in expanding Trent Ltd, Tata’s retail arm, from a single store to over 700 stores.

Noel Tata currently chairs Trent, Tata International, Voltas, and Tata Investment Corporation. He also serves as vice chairman of Tata Steel and Titan Company and is a trustee of the Sir Ratan Tata and Sir Dorabji Tata Trusts, which together own over 50% of Tata Sons.

Noel Tata is married to Aloo Mistry, and the couple has three children—Leah, Maya, and Neville Tata. All family members, including Neville’s wife, Manasi Kirloskar, are actively involved in the Tata family business.

Aloo Mistry

Aloo Mistry is the daughter of Pallonji Mistry, the billionaire chairman of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group and a significant shareholder of Tata Group. A highly experienced medical professional, she is an anatomic and clinical pathology specialist with over 54 years in the field, having graduated from Mumbai University in 1969.

Leah Tata

Leah Tata, the eldest of Noel and Aloo Tata’s children, holds a master’s degree in marketing from IE Business School in Madrid. She began her career at Taj Hotels in 2006 and now serves as Vice President at The Indian Hotels Company Limited, overseeing some of India’s most iconic hotels.

Maya Tata

Maya Tata completed her education at Bayes Business School and Warwick University. She has been instrumental in launching Tata Neu and has worked with Tata Digital, contributing to the group's digital transformation efforts.

Neville Tata

Neville Tata, who started his career at Trent, the retail arm of the Tata Group, now leads Star Bazaar, a Tata-owned retail chain. He is married to Manasi Kirloskar, adding to his involvement in both family and business ventures.

Manasi Kirloskar

Manasi Kirloskar, daughter of the late Vikram Kirloskar, represents the fifth generation of the Kirloskar family, one of India’s oldest and most respected business dynasties. While born into privilege, Manasi has used her heritage as a platform to drive innovation and make a significant impact.

Beyond her family’s legacy, she holds prominent roles in the corporate world, serving as Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of Kirloskar Systems Ltd. She is also a Director at Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd., Kirloskar Technologies Ltd., and Toyota Tsusho Insurance Broker India Pvt. Ltd., making her a key figure across multiple sectors.