40 Under 40

Avani Davda

  • Company
    Tata Starbucks Limited
  • Age
    34
  • Title
    CEO
The CEO of the joint venture between Starbucks and Tata Group, Davda is bringing iced Frappuccinos to India -- a critical region for the coffee giant, which wants the country to become one of its top five global markets. Davda is not only the youngest but also the only female to head a business at the $100 billion Tata conglomerate.