Noel Tata is proposed to lead Tata Trusts following the sudden demise of former Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata Noel Tata has emerged as one of the frontrunners to lead Tata Trusts following the sudden demise of former Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata. Noel is the son of Naval H. Tata and Simone N.Tata and also the half brother of Ratan Tata. Currently, a meeting is underway and Tata Trusts is expected to appoint Noel to take charge of the philanthropic arm.All Rights Reserved