Noel Tata, TV Narendran: Who could take Chandrasekaran’s mantle at Tata Sons?
Natarajan Chandrasekaran’s announcement that he will step down as Tata Sons chairman at the end of his term has sparked speculation over who will get the baton. Natarajan Chandrasekaran’s term as Tata Sons chairman is scheduled to end in February. (REUTERS) Chandrasekaran’s term is scheduled to end in February. On Thursday, Tata Trusts said the trustees of Sir Dorabji Tata Trust – a group of charities that wields indirect control of the Tata Group – have passed a resolution to set up a selection committee to recommend a new chairman for Tata Sons. As the Trust begins the process of finding a successor to lead the diversified conglomerate’s holding company, several big names have been doing the rounds. Also read | N Chandrasekaran’s decision to step down creates immediate succession challenge for Tata Sons Noel Tata Late industrialist and former Tata Sons chairman Ratan Tata’s half-brother Noel Tata is one of the serious contenders, according to The Hindu Businessline. His chances shouldn’t be discounted, especially given the central role the Trusts play in the group’s …
