Noel Tata’s son Neville joins Tata Trust board: Sir Dorabji becomes trustee of Tata Trust, Bhaskar Bhat also joins the board; Venu Srinivasan again becomes vice chairman

Tata Trusts has inducted Chairman Noel Tata’s son Neville Tata (33 years) on the board of its flagship Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT). This appointment became effective from November 12 and is for 3 years. The board has unanimously approved this appointment of Neville.

Also, TVS Motor Company Chairman Emeritus Venu Srinivasan has been re-appointed Trustee and Vice Chairman of Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT). Tata Group veteran Bhaskar Bhat has also got a place in the board. Now there are 7 trustees in the SDTT board. The appointment of both of them is also for 3 years and has become effective from 12 November 2025.

Neville is the youngest son of Noel Tata

Neville Tata is the youngest son of Noel Tata. He already sits on the boards of smaller Tata trusts such as JRD Tata Trust, RD Tata Trust, Tata Social Welfare Trust and Tata Medical Center Trust. There were speculations about his entry in SDTT after Mehli Mistry’s exit last month.

Tata Trusts said in the statement that the SDTT board unanimously approved Neville’s appointment. Bhaskar Bhat, who has also worked with Noel in Titan, was also included for 3 years. Noel Tata is the permanent trustee of SDTT.

Tata family background

Neville stays away from the media, is rarely seen at Tata Group’s public events but is a regular at leadership summits. He is married to Mansi Tata, who is the vice chairperson of Toyota Kirloskar Motor. The couple has two children – Jamshed and Tiana Tata.

Neville’s elder sisters Lia Tata (40) works at Indian Hotels (Taj) and Maya Tata (37) works at Tata Digital. Both are also on the boards of small trusts. Whereas Noel’s step brother Jimmy Tata has been the trustee of Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT) for more than 30 years. Now there are three Tata family members in the two main trusts.

What do experts say

Tata Trusts said the SDTT board unanimously approved the appointment of Neville Tata, effective from November 12, for three years. Experts believe that this strengthens Noel Tata’s authority and promotes young leadership. Neville is also associated with Trent (which was started by his grandmother Simone Tata). He studied at Bays Business School, London.

What can happen in the future

Neville may soon join the board of Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT). His appointment was discussed in the SRTT meeting on Tuesday but approval was not received. After going to SRTT, he can be nominated for Tata Sons Board. Tata Trusts control the $180 billion Tata Group. This change reflects the entry of the next generation in the group.

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