Restaurant Brands Asia Appoints New Directors and CEO; Approves Indonesian Subsidiary Investment
Restaurant Brands Asia appointed Mr. Shivakumar Dega and Mr. Anand Bathiya as directors. Mr. Sumit Zaveri becomes CEO - India Business from Nov 1, 2026. The company will invest up to IDR 250 billion in its Indonesian subsidiary and convert loans into OCPS. Investment limits will increase to ₹4,500 crore.
The appointment of key management personnel, substantial investment in a subsidiary, and a significant increase in investment limits are material events that are expected to have a considerable impact on the company's future strategic direction and financial performance.
The announcement details strategic appointments, a significant investment in a subsidiary, and an increase in investment limits, all of which are positive developments for the company's growth and operational capabilities.
Restaurant Brands Asia Limited announced key management changes and strategic investments following a Board of Directors meeting held on October 29, 2026. The Board approved the appointment of Mr. Shivakumar Dega as Additional Director (Non-Executive and Independent) for a term of five years, and Mr. Anand Bathiya as Additional Director (Non-Executive and Non-Independent), both effective October 29, 2026, subject to shareholder approval.
Furthermore, Mr. Sumit Zaveri has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer for India Business, effective November 1, 2026, transitioning from his previous roles. Several other senior management positions were also designated to take effect from November 1, 2026, including heads for Technology, Asset Procurement, Business Development, Supply Chain, Legal, and Investor Relations.
In terms of strategic investments, the company approved the acquisition of up to 250,000 Optionally Convertible Preference Shares (OCPS) in its subsidiary, PT Sari Burger Indonesia, for an amount not exceeding IDR 250 billion (equivalent in INR). This investment supersedes a previous approval for Redeemable Cumulative Non-Convertible Preference Shares. The Board also approved the conversion of an existing loan of IDR 371.50 billion and the conversion of 175,000 Redeemable Cumulative Non-Convertible Preference Shares into OCPS, subject to shareholder approval for material related party transactions.
The company also proposed an increase in the limits for investments, loans, guarantees, and security provisions under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013, from ₹2,500 Crore to ₹4,500 Crore, pending shareholder approval via postal ballot.
The Board also considered and approved the Unaudited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026.
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