In a joint statement, Mr. Goel and Mr. Thakker expressed their deep sorrow, saying, “Rohan was more than a leader to us—he was a mentor and friend. We are committed to carrying forward his vision with strength and determination. His values and dreams will continue to guide us as we work to build on the foundation he created and ensure his legacy thrives.”

The company’s board also paid tribute, highlighting Mirchandani’s relentless dedication, energy, and passion for Epigamia, which left a lasting impact on everyone. They affirmed their commitment to working closely with the leadership team to elevate his legacy, adding that his visionary contributions to the industry will continue to inspire all who knew him.

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In the new role, Rahul will be spearheading the company’s overall business and creating a unique proposition in the FMCG space, developing strategies to stay competitive, identifying new opportunities, and fostering innovation.

“We are happy to have Rahul as our CEO whose strategic business acumen and dedication to Epigamia’s values make him the perfect fit for this role,” said Rohan Mirchandani, Co-Founder & Executive Chairman, Epigamia.

An IIT Bombay and ISB Hyderabad alumnus, Rahul began his career in finance, working for Deutsche Bank’s Credit Structuring team. Post his MBA, he successfully launched Doctor Moo – a 100% organic milk brand. Later on, he recognized a shared passion to promote and build brands in the premium dairy segment and partnered with Rohan Mirchandani to launch Epigamia.

Over the previous year, Epigamia has undertaken strategic measures to streamline its cost structure across diverse functions leading to significantly improved profit margins. Epigamia is committed to innovation and has continuously pushed the boundaries for introducing new dairy products. It has been a remarkable journey, from launching Greek Yogurt as a category in India to being in the forefront for bringing more quality products for the customers.

Rahul Jain, Co-Founder and CEO, Epigamia, said, “I am humbled by this new opportunity and look forward to a journey that is fueled by innovation and our team’s collective passion. I envision a path in which every decision reflects our commitment to quality and our desire to lead change. Together, we will redefine the consumer product landscape and build a legacy that makes Epigamia the ultimate choice among its consumers.”

The brand retails across approximately 20,000+ touchpoints in 30+ towns with 24 SKUs at the moment, which includes modern trade chains like DMart, Reliance, Nature’s Basket, and More retail; e-commerce platforms like Big Basket, Swiggy Instamart, Amazon, Zepto, BlinkIt, and numerous general trade retailers.

About Drums Food International:  
Drums Food International is a new-age FMCG company, renowned as the creator of Epigamia, a premier health snack brand in India. Epigamia’s popularity spans diverse consumer demographics, driven by its distinctive and contemporary product offerings.

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