Noel Tata, son of Naval Tata and Simone Tata, now steps into this pivotal role at a time of great change within the Tata Group and its associated trusts.

Noel Tata, aged 67, has been appointed chairman of Tata Trusts after the passing of Ratan Tata. Noel holds several significant positions within the Tata Group, including Chairman of Trent and Voltas.

The Tata Trusts board is meeting today to select Ratan Tata’s successor — a pivotal role overseeing a $165 billion empire, with potential contenders including Noel Tata, Mehli Mistry, and Darius Khambata.

Noel Tata, son of Naval H. Tata and Simone Tata, emerges as a leading candidate for the chairmanship of Tata Trusts following Ratan Tata's recent passing. With extensive experience in various Tata companies and a longstanding connection to the founding family,

Noel Tata is the half-brother of the former Group chairman Ratan Tata, who slowly and steadily has emerged as a luminary in Tata Group even at a time when he stands at the crossroads to replace Chairman of Tata Trusts.