Devyani International Appoints Sandeep Anand and Robinder Singh to Senior Management
Devyani International Limited appointed Mr. Sandeep Anand as Chief Marketing Officer and Business Head - Pizza Hut, replacing Mr. Vijay Gogate. Mr. Robinder Singh was appointed Business Head - Costa Coffee & Airports. Both appointments are effective April 6, 2026. Both individuals bring extensive experience in the food and retail sectors.
Appointments to key leadership positions can influence future business performance and strategy, thus having a medium-term impact.
The announcement concerns routine management changes and does not inherently contain positive or negative financial implications.
Devyani International Limited has announced significant changes in its senior management team, effective April 6, 2026. The Board of Directors, following a recommendation from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, approved the appointments through a circular resolution.
Mr. Sandeep Anand has been appointed as the Chief Marketing Officer and Business Head for Pizza Hut. He will also be replacing Mr. Vijay Gogate as the CEO of Pizza Hut. Mr. Anand brings approximately 22 years of experience in brand building and innovation within the Food and FMCG sectors. His previous roles include Senior Director - Ecomm Sales & Marketing at Americana (KFC, Pizza Hut, Hardees - Middle East), and he has also worked with Domino's, Zomato, and GSK Consumer Health.
Concurrently, Mr. Robinder Singh has been appointed as the Business Head for Costa Coffee & Airports. Mr. Singh holds an MBA in Marketing and has over 18 years of experience in operations, business growth, and customer experience transformation. His prior positions include Chief Operating Officer at Paradise Biryani and roles at Chaayos and Vodafone.
Both Mr. Anand and Mr. Singh are designated as Senior Management Personnel. The company has provided detailed profiles of the appointees as required by SEBI regulations.
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