Winning gold medals in Olympics is no longer the sole dominance of men. Women are trying to prove themselves on every front. Women are not only playing an important role in the sports world but also in many major companies. Today, women are holding important positions like Managing Director and CEO.
At the same time, a woman’s name has come up in handling the legacy of one of India’s richest families. Let us tell you that this woman has been appointed to the board of the company. The woman oversees a US$ 150 billion company. This woman is 39-year-old Leah Tata, who is the eldest of Noel Tata’s three children. Leah was born to Noel Tata and Aloo Mistry. Both belong to a business background.
Learn about Leah Tata
Leah’s educational background is quite impressive. She completed her Masters in Marketing from IE Business School in Madrid. She began gaining business experience during a three-month internship with Louis Vuitton in 2010. She also worked for the Indian hotel industry for ten years, where she held leadership positions. Leah began her career in 2006 as an Assistant Sales Manager at Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces. Her dedication led her to be promoted to the position of Assistant Manager in Development.
Trusteeship by Tata Medical Centre Trust
The trio of Leah, Maya and Neville were given trusteeship by the Tata Medical Centre Trust (TMCT), the body that oversees the running of a renowned cancer hospital in Kolkata. The establishment was inaugurated by Ratan Tata in May 2011. It is an idea of TMCT, which came into existence in 2005. As per the India Times report, the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust, the flagship foundation of the company, generously donated Rs 500 crore to TMCT.
At the age of 39, he is handling the responsibility as a trustee of five major trusts including the Public Service Trust. It is interesting to know that these trusts are the major stakeholders in Tata Sons, which acts as an umbrella organization for the famous Tata Group. It is interesting to know that these trusts are the major stakeholders in Tata Sons, which acts as an umbrella organization for the famous Tata Group. Being associated with the Tata family, Ratan Tata’s younger brother Noel Tata also plays major roles, such as the chairman of various Tata companies like Trent and Voltas, and also serves as a trustee of the Tata Trusts.
About Lia Tata’s Mother Aloo Mistry
Aalu Mistry hails from a very famous lineage – she is the daughter of the late Cyrus Mistry. Cyrus was once at the helm of the Tata Group as its chairman. Not just that, Aalu is also the child of Pallonji Mistry, the initial founder and one-time chairman of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group – quite an illustrious family background, don’t you think?
About Leah Tata’s father Noel Tata
Noel Ratan Tata, son of Naval H. Tata and Simone, began his professional journey with Tata International and rose to the position of Managing Director of Trent in June 1999, a business started by his mother Simone Dunoyer. His leadership led Westside into an era of prosperity and growth. In 2003, after holding various roles, he assumed the role of Director at Titan Industries as well as Voltas.
Trent has his eyes on two well-known businesses, the chic Westside and the popular bookstore Landmark. Additionally, Titan Company claims ownership of several acclaimed brands such as Tanishq, Titan, Titan i and Fastrack. Noel’s brother-in-law Cyrus Mistry took over as Ratan Tata’s successor in 2011.
However, in 2016 Cyrus was removed as the head of Tata Sons, allowing Ratan Tata to take the helm of the company again, although the position remained temporary until February 2017. It is notable that Noel’s personal life is closely linked to his professional one, as he is married to Aalu Mistry, the sister of the late Cyrus Mistry, former chairman of Tata Sons. However, the actual dynamics of the family remain somewhat mysterious.
