Tata Trusts has appointed Neville Tata and Bhaskar Bhat to the board of the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT), signaling a key step in its leadership transition. The move strengthens the presence of Noel Tata’s family within the Trusts and reflects a balance between legacy and new-generation leadership.
The SDTT board also revised trustee Venu Srinivasan’s tenure from lifetime to three years, aligning with new state regulations. Neville Tata, 32, currently with Trent Ltd. and known for driving Zudio’s growth, represents the next generation of Tata leadership. Bhaskar Bhat, former Titan MD, brings decades of experience in building successful consumer businesses.
Founded in 1892, Tata Trusts remain one of Asia’s largest philanthropic institutions, continuing Jamsetji Tata’s vision through impactful work in healthcare, education, and livelihoods.