Devyani International appoints new Head of HR and EVP - Finance
Devyani International appointed Mr. Souvik Sarkar as Head of HR and Mr. Anupam Kumar as EVP - Finance, effective November 6, 2025, strengthening its senior management team with experienced professionals.
Changes in senior management personnel, particularly in critical functions like HR and Finance, can have a medium-term impact on the company's operational efficiency, strategic direction, and financial management. The profiles of the new appointees suggest a positive influence.
The appointment of experienced professionals to key senior management positions like Head of HR and EVP - Finance is generally viewed positively as it can bring new expertise and strategic direction to the company.
* Devyani International Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Souvik Sarkar as Head of Human Resources (Senior Management Personnel) with effect from November 6, 2025. * Mr. Sarkar brings approximately 17 years of experience in Human Resources across QSR, Telecom, and Banking sectors, having worked with companies like Jubilant FoodWorks Limited, Airtel, Citibank, and ICICI Prudential Life Insurance. * The company also appointed Mr. Anupam Kumar as EVP - Finance (Senior Management Personnel), effective November 6, 2025. * Mr. Kumar is a Chartered Accountant, CPA, and MBA with over two decades of experience in industry and professional service firms, previously associated with Walker Chandiok & Co LLP and Vedanta Limited. * Mr. Deepak Kumar, previously Head of Finance (Senior Management Personnel), will continue in a defined role within the finance function and will report to Mr. Anupam Kumar.
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