Russi mody biography for kids

Indian businessman

Rustomji Homusji Mody,^[1] known to most as Russi Mody (17 January &#;– 16 May ), was a chairman and managing director of Tata Steel and a leading member of the Tata Group.

Early years

Russi was born on 17 January in Bombay (now Mumbai) to a Parsi family.^[2] His father was Sir Homi Mody. His mother was Lady Jerbai Mody née Dubash. Russi had two brothers, Kali Homi Mody and Piloo Mody.^[3]

After a few years of schooling in India, he was sent to England for further studies.

Russi mody biography for kids

He studied at St Cyprian's School, Harrow School and later at Christ Church, Oxford. On his return to India he joined Tata Steel as an office assistant.

Russi was married to Siloo Mugaseth, the daughter of his mother's sister, and lived in Kolkata until his death.^[4]

Career

Mody joined Tata Steel in and he was promoted to the position of director of personnel in He took up the position of the director of raw materials in In ,