Devyani International Ltd. has elevated Manish Dawar, currently Chief Financial Officer and whole-time director, to the role of President & Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2026. Dawar succeeds outgoing CEO Virag Joshi, who will transition to a non-executive director role on the board. Concurrently, Anupam Kumar, Executive Vice President – Finance, will assume the CFO position, ensuring continuity in financial leadership amid strategic shifts.
Dawar brings over three decades of leadership experience across prominent global and Indian enterprises, with prior roles spanning Vodafone India, Vedanta, Reckitt Benckiser, and Reebok, alongside his key contributions to Devyani’s growth agenda — including its public listing and strategic acquisitions. The leadership change aligns with Devyani’s broader transformation as it pursues the proposed $934 million merger with Sapphire Foods, positioning the combined entity as a dominant quick-service restaurant franchise operator.
