Board

Chairwoman, Ronald McDonald House India,

With over two decades of experience in leadership and strategic roles, Smita brings her rich expertise in business acumen, customer understanding, and operational excellence to Ronald McDonald House India. Her vision and commitment ensure that Ronald McDonald House India continues to offer essential services free of charge to families both within and beyond hospital premises. 

Smita’s role at Ronald McDonald House India synergizes with her extensive experience from her tenure at Westlife Foodworld Ltd, where she has driven significant growth and innovation as Vice Chairperson. Her leadership capabilities are lauded globally, as evidenced by her inclusion in Forbes Asia’s Power Businesswomen list and Business Today’s Most Powerful Women list. A commerce graduate from Sydenham College, Mumbai, Smita has also completed an executive management program from Harvard Business School and specialized training at the Hamburger University, USA. 

Dedicated and visionary, Smita Jatia continues to lead Ronald McDonald House India with a passion for making a difference in the lives of families in need, striving towards a world where all children have access to medical care and their families are actively supported during challenging times.

Director, Ronald McDonald House India

Mr. Nishit Pandey serves as a Director on the Board of the Ronald McDonald House India. 

With over 37 years of experience in Development & Corporate Affairs, he spent more than 26 years at Westlife Foodworld, where he currently serves as the Senior Director of Corporate Affairs and Alliances 

His strategic vision & ability to forge key alliances have been instrumental in enhancing the company’s growth and influence in the market. 

Director, Ronald McDonald House India

Ms. Shalini Jatia is a social activist and philanthropist with over 15 years of experience in medical aid and paediatric oncology. She started her career at Breach Candy Hospital as a medical social worker. Currently she is secretary of ImPaCCT Foundation, the paediatric Foundation of Tata Memorial Hospital. She has been instrumental in bringing all stakeholders and 11 NGOs, together on the same platform to provide holistic care to children suffering from cancer. In addition, she also is an active volunteer and member for various organizations such as ‘The Foundation, Nargis Dutt Memorial Trust, Indian Cancer Society and St. Jude India Child-care Centres‘. She has immensely contributed by successfully organizing several social events for fund raising and collaborating to help champion the cause of the underprivileged. She was given the award, “Contributions to Society” by Honorable Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi’s political organization, ‘Friends of NaMo‘ for her unwavering commitment to society. 

Director, Ronald McDonald House India

Dr. Bharat Agarwal is a distinguished paediatric haematologist and oncologist with over 35 years of experience in the field. He is Professor Emeritus and former Head of Department at Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, Mumbai, and has served as a postgraduate teacher and examiner for postdoctoral fellowships in Paediatric Haematology and Oncology across several universities. He is also an Honorary Consultant at B. Nanavati Hospital and a Partner at Agarwal Children Hospital. Dr. Agarwal has served on the boards of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics and the International Society of Paediatric Oncology and has made significant contributions to the field through education, research, mentorship and collaborative initiatives.