Yum! Brands, the US-based quick-service restaurant giant, announced on Wednesday the appointment of Rohan Pewekar as the new Managing Director (MD) for Pizza Hut in the Indian subcontinent. Yum! Brands, which owns popular chains like KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and The Habit Burger Grill, confirmed that Pewekar will be based in Gurugram and will oversee Pizza Hut’s operations across India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.
Pewekar will spearhead Pizza Hut’s next phase of expansion in the region, according to the company’s statement. Having been with Pizza Hut for over four years, he has played a key role in the brand’s significant growth, previously serving as the Chief Strategy and Finance Officer.
An alumnus of IIM Calcutta and the Wharton School, Pewekar brings nearly 15 years of experience in the B2C sector, with cross-functional expertise in finance, go-to-market strategies, and channel expansion. Prior to joining Pizza Hut, he held roles at Samsung Electronics India and Accenture Strategy Consulting.
Commenting on his new role, Pewekar said, “The Indian Food Services industry is witnessing double-digit growth, and we are well-positioned to capitalise on this momentum.”
Pizza Hut currently operates nearly 900 restaurants across more than 200 cities in India, working with its franchise partners, Devyani International and Sapphire Foods India.
