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4. Natrajan Chandrashekaran, 61, 5. Noel Tata, 68, Industrialist
Chairman, Tata Sons Noel Tata was embraced
In 2024, Natarajan as one of the board
Chandrasekaran, the members of the Sir Ratan
chairman of Tata Sons, led Tata Trust in February
the Tata Group to several 2019, and soon after the
achievements. demise of his brother,
From semiconductors on October 11, 2024, he was appointed
and EVs to green energy, Chandrasekaran Chairman of the Tata Trust, which holds
is ensuring that the conglomerate looks to a stake of 66% in Tata Sons, the parent
establish itself in new areas. company.
The ability to get into so many newer areas A quiet and low-profile persona,
is backed by the robust performance of Tata’s first step in the group was at Tata
the company under his astute leadership. International, the global trading division of
Between financial years 2019 and 2024, the Tata Group, and eventually, he became its
combined profit of listed Tata companies Managing Director in 2010. Under his able
surged by 351% from Rs 18,976 crore to Rs leadership, Tata International diversified
85,510 crore. to multiple segments like engineering,
The Tata Group has expanded into new leather, and metal, creating a global
businesses, including semiconductors, presence.
electronics manufacturing, mobile Unbeknownst to many, Noel Tata has
technology, and battery giga-factories. been the brain behind strengthening
Chandrasekaran says: “The world needs the company’s international footprint,
resilience and India can take the lead.” especially in Africa and Southeast Asia.
That he exemplifies his words with vision, He became the Managing Director of Trent,
resilience, and remarkable leadership are Tata Group’s retail arm, started by Noel’s
his formidable high points. His journey mother, Simone Tata. Trent operates
from a young engineer to the Chairman of retail chains like Westside, Star Bazaar
Tata Sons, one of India’s largest and most and Zudio. Under his stewardship, Trent
prestigious conglomerates, is an inspiring saw substantial growth, with its shares
story of dedication, innovation, and skyrocketing over 6000%.
unwavering commitment. Seeing his leadership qualities, Noel
Chandrasekaran gives credit for his was appointed as the Director of Titan
success to his mother who instilled hard Industries and Voltas. In 2018, he was
work values in him as a foundation for his raised to the rank of Vice Chairman for
three-decade-long career. Titan Industries, and in March 2022, he
Known in the inner circles as ‘The became Vice Chairman of Tata Steel.
Transformer of Tata Sons’, he wears his Balancing his professional responsibilities
accolades with great humility. The life with his personal life, Noel has managed to
mantra of the Tata chairman includes maintain a quiet yet resilient presence both
simple living, healthy eating and enjoying in the business and family spheres.
outdoor activities with wife Lalitha. Said his New Year’s Instagram post:
“2024 has been a year of progress and
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