| 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. |
