Westlife Foodworld Ltd. designated Amit Jatia, previously Vice Chairman of Westlife Foodworld, as Chairperson of the company effective, May 15, 2023. Along with this transition, Smita Jatia, will now be taking over as Vice Chairperson of the company. Amit, widely regarded as the country's pioneer of the QSR industry in India, was instrumental in establishing McDonald's in India in 1996.

Since then, he has been an integral part of the QSR industry for over 26 years. Under his leadership, McDonald's India (West & South) expanded its footprint to over 357 restaurants, launched its in-house specialty coffee chain McCafé, and scaled itself to a food tech company going from strength to strength. Smita Jatia, has been elevated to Vice Chairperson of the company, effective May 15, 2023.

A business stalwart with over two decades of experience in the QSR industry, Smita was instrumental in the company's growth trajectory, launching innovative formats, and most importantly, reviving the brand during and after COVID. She has been at the forefront of driving the aggressive growth of McDonald's in the market and establishing it as one of the most loved brands in the country.