Chairwoman, Ronald McDonald House Charities Foundation India (RMHC India)
Smita Jatia stands as a visionary business leader and compassionate changemaker, bringing over two decades of leadership experience to Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) India. Her stewardship combines sharp business acumen with deep empathy, ensuring that RMHC India continues to provide free, high-quality support services to families of children undergoing medical treatment — both within and beyond hospital premises.
As Chairwoman, Smita leads with a clear vision: to create a world where every child has access to medical care and every family finds comfort during their most challenging times. Her leadership has been instrumental in positioning RMHC India as a symbol of care, comfort, and community in healthcare support.
Smita’s journey with RMHC India reflects her broader professional excellence. As Vice Chairperson of Westlife Foodworld Ltd., the company that owns and operates McDonald’s restaurants in West and South India, she has driven remarkable growth through innovation, customer-centricity, and operational excellence. Her contributions to business and social impact have earned her a place among Forbes Asia’s Power Businesswomen and Business Today’s Most Powerful Women in Business.
An alumna of Sydenham College, Mumbai, Smita has honed her strategic and leadership skills through the Executive Management Program at Harvard Business School and specialized training at Hamburger University, USA — McDonald’s global center for leadership development.
With a rare blend of corporate insight and humanitarian drive, Smita Jatia continues to inspire a new generation of leaders — proving that true leadership lies not just in building businesses but in building better lives.
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