Devyani International has announced a key leadership reshuffle, appointing Sandeep Anand as Chief Marketing Officer and Business Head for Pizza Hut, effective April 6, 2026. The company has also named Robinder Singh as Business Head for Costa Coffee and its airport businesses.
The appointments were approved by the company’s Board of Directors through a circular resolution passed on April 3, following recommendations from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee—underscoring a structured approach to leadership transition.
Leadership Transition at Pizza Hut
Sandeep Anand will take charge from April 6, 2026, succeeding Vijay Gogate, who currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Pizza Hut within the company. This transition marks a notable shift in leadership structure for one of Devyani International’s key QSR brands in India, with a sharper focus on integrated marketing and business leadership.
Sandeep Anand: Driving Scale Through Brand and Platform Leadership
With close to two decades of experience across consumer tech, FMCG, and QSR, Anand brings a strong track record of building and transforming large-scale businesses. In his previous role at Domino’s, he served as Chief Marketing Officer and Business Head – Platforms (Swiggy & Zomato), leading all-India operations across 1,850+ restaurants spanning delivery, dine-in, and takeaway channels.
His portfolio includes leading and scaling power brands such as Dettol, Horlicks, Complan, SugarFree, Veet, Domino’s, Zomato and Strepsils. His core expertise lies in brand strategy, innovation, performance marketing, CRM, and delivering superior customer experience through strong on-ground execution. Anand has also been part of the South Asia Leadership Teams at Domino’s and Zomato, managing large, cross-functional teams.
Robinder Singh to Lead Costa Coffee and Airport Businesses
Robinder Singh takes on the role of Business Head for Costa Coffee and airport operations, bringing a strong focus on operational excellence and strategic growth. His experience spans operations management, long-term planning, profitability optimisation, and process improvement.
Singh is known for his ability to align business strategy with execution, drive efficiency, and build high-performing teams. His expertise in cross-functional collaboration, marketing initiatives, and problem-solving positions him well to scale Costa Coffee and strengthen the company’s presence in high-footfall airport locations.
A Strategic Push for Growth and Efficiency
This leadership restructuring reflects Devyani International’s broader intent to drive brand growth, enhance customer experience, and improve operational efficiency across its portfolio. By bringing together strong marketing leadership and operational depth, the company is positioning itself to navigate the next phase of growth in India’s evolving QSR landscape.
