Simone Tata

Businesswoman

Indian Geneva, Switzerland

Quick Info

ProfessionBusinesswoman
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/01/1930
Age95 years (died on 05, Dec, 2025)
BirthplaceGeneva, Switzerland
Date of Death05/12/2025

Latest News about Simone Tata

05/12/2025

Simone Tata, the visionary businesswoman credited with transforming Lakmé into a household name in India and establishing the retail chain Westside, passed away in Mumbai at the age of 95. She was the stepmother of the late Ratan Tata and mother of Noel Tata. Her contributions to India's beauty and retail sectors are widely recognized.

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Educational Qualification(s)

EducationGraduate
College/UniversityGeneva University

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date1955

Relationships & More

HusbandNaval Tata
Children
SonNoel Tata
Grandchildren
  • Neville Tata
  • Maya Tata
  • Leah Tata
Family TreeRefer to Tata Family Tree post

Family

SpouseNaval Tata
Children
SonNoel Tata
StepsonRatan Tata

Career

FoundedTrent
Notable Roles
  • Board Member, Lakmé (1961)
  • Managing Director, Lakmé (1964)
  • Chairperson, Lakmé
  • Director, Tata Industries
  • Chairperson, Trent (until 2006)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Simone Tata is a renowned businesswoman of Swiss-Indian origin, distinguished for her leadership at Lakme, India’s pioneering makeup brand.
2. She became a part of Lakme in 1962, contributing significantly to its growth and prosperity.
3. Simone Tata holds the position of the senior-most member in the prestigious Tata family.
4. Notably, she founded Trent, a successful business under the Tata conglomerate.
5. During a visit to India from Switzerland in 1953, she met Naval Tata; they later married in 1955 and made Mumbai their home.
6. In 1957, Simone Tata became a mother to Noel Tata, adding another significant chapter to her life.
7. She became a part of Lakme in 1961 as a board member, contributing significantly to its growth and prosperity.
8. Lakmé was established by the Tata Group in 1952 at the suggestion of then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, who wanted to reduce India's reliance on imported cosmetics.
9. The Tata Group sold Lakmé to Hindustan Unilever in 1996, and Simone Tata used the proceeds to develop the retail chain Westside under Trent.
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