FOUNDER & CHAIRPERSON

Jayaani Bennheim

Entrepreneur, philanthropist and a life devoted to children, youth and women, leading People's Collective India with purpose and heart. Executive Chairperson & CEO, Bennheims Group

Jayaani Bennheim — Founder & Chairperson, People's Collective India
25+Years of service to communities
Profile

A Journey of Service and Impact

Jayaani Bennheim is a visionary entrepreneur, philanthropist, and business leader, serving as the Executive Chairperson and CEO of Bennheims Group, a diversified global conglomerate with interests in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, defence, infrastructure, renewable energy, textiles, entertainment, and sustainable development. With over two decades of entrepreneurial leadership and 25 years of dedicated experience in social service, education, community development, skill training, livelihood generation, and environmental conservation, she has consistently championed ethical business practices, innovation, and sustainable growth. Through her leadership, she has spearheaded numerous initiatives that empower communities, promote inclusive development, and create lasting social impact. Widely recognized for her commitment to women empowerment and environmental stewardship, she also leads several philanthropic initiatives through nonprofit organizations. Her contributions have earned her recognition from leading national and international publications, including Forbes India, TIME Magazine, and The Enterprise World, establishing her as one of India's influential purpose-driven business leaders.

  • Founder & Chairperson: People's Collective India
  • Executive Chairperson & CEO: Bennheims Group
  • 25+ years in social service, education & community development
  • Champions women empowerment & environmental stewardship
  • Featured by Forbes India, TIME Magazine & The Enterprise World

"Ethical business, inclusive growth and women's empowerment, the threads that run through everything she builds."

HER JOURNEY

Twenty-five years of building, in business and in service.

Free English medium education and mid-day meals to 5000 children

The journey begins

Free English medium education and mid-day meals to 5,000 children marked the first chapter of her philanthropic journey.

With the Prime Minister of Australia

International recognition

The Australian Prime Minister Mr. Barry O'Farrell visits her school for slum children.

Woman of the Year award receiving from Minister KJ George

Woman of the Year

Receives the Woman of the Year award from Minister KJ George.

Note books and study materials sent to Kerala flood-affected schools

Kerala flood relief

Note books and study materials sent to all Kerala schools affected by the 2018 floods.

3500 families provided with groceries during COVID-19

COVID-19 relief

3,500 families were provided with groceries during the pandemic.

The journey continues

The journey continues...

Through People’s Collective India, with gratitude.

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0Flagship community school: Banyan
Among the charitable initiatives supported by Jayaani Bennheim is the Banyan Community School, which promotes inclusive education and social empowerment. Banyan supports children from vulnerable communities and offers vocational programmes that equip youth and women with skills for employment and self-reliance.
Making of developed India award
Making of developed India award
Vegetable pushcart for rural women livelihood
Vegetable pushcart for rural women livelihood
Study aid to rural school children
Study aid to rural school children
On the ground

Moments that define the journey

Skilled training provided to 500 women yearly
Skilled training provided to 500 women yearly
The Australian Prime Minister visits my school for slum children
Australian PM visits my school for slum children — 2010
Digital learning devices in all classrooms
Digital learning devices in all classrooms
Empowering rural women
Empowering rural women
Lovedale Foundation journey
Little moments

Smiles, milestones & everyday wins

The complete album

Every page of the journey

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For me, service is not an act of charity; it is a way of building the nation. Every child educated, every woman empowered, brings us one step closer to the India we dream of.

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