Cyrus Mistry
Businessman and former chairperson of Tata

Born
1968
57 years ago
Died
September 4th, 2022
2 years ago — 54 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
India
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Cyrus Mistry served as the chairman of Tata Sons from 2012 until his removal in 2016. Born in Ireland, Mistry was part of the renowned Mistry family with significant business interests in India. He played a crucial role in managing Tata Group companies, including Tata Motors and Tata Steel. Mistry was involved in strategic decisions that shaped the group's direction during his tenure. After his departure from Tata Sons, Mistry pursued various business interests until his passing in 2022.
Served as chairman of Tata Sons
Led Tata Group companies like Tata Motors and Tata Steel
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