Smita Jha

Smita Jha is an Independent Consultant and part-time Senior Advisor at Deloitte, drawing on over 30 years of experience across government, non-profit, and private sectors. They have previously held roles as Managing Director and Founding CEO of the Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States, as well as Country Head & Director at the Centre for Public Impact. Their expertise encompasses strategic leadership, financial and policy matters, and cross-sector collaboration, particularly focusing on systems transformation and governance innovation. Smita has partnered with various organizations, including governments and philanthropic foundations, to implement impactful strategies in Asia, Africa, and the Global South. Currently, they provide consulting services as a freelance consultant, advising social impact changemakers.