Bobby AnthonyMumbai, Nov. 6 -- Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Naval Tata will retire as Vice Chairman and Director of Titan on November 12, ending his association with the company's board which began in August 2003, the company announced on Friday through a regulatory filing to the stock exchange.

In its stock exchange filing, Titan acknowledged Notel Tata's contribution to its strategic direction, particularly his expertise in consumer and retail businesses.

In an earlier filing, group company Trent Ltd stated that Noel Tata will also retire as Chairman and director of Trent Ltd on November 11, after nearly three decades with the Tata Group retailer, with the company's board appointing Bahram Vakil as his successor, effective November 12.

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