Simone Tata, who set up brands like Lakme, Westside passes away at 95

Simone Tata, who used to be the Managing Director of cosmetics company Lakmé and a Non-Executive Chairperson of Trent until 2006, passed away in Mumbai on Friday morning at the age of 95, according to an official statement issued by the Tata Group.

- STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE

“Ms Simone Tata, 95, passed away this morning at Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai, after a brief illness.

She will always be remembered for her contribution to the growth of Lakmé as India’s leading cosmetic brand and for laying the foundation for fashion retail with the Westside chain. She also guided the work of many philanthropic organisations, including the Sir Ratan Tata Institute. With her positivity and deep resolve, she overcame many challenges in her life while touching many of us deeply,’ a Tata Group statement said.