Brands
Keventers names Shaurya Prabhat as CEO to drive next growth phase
Expansion push, Gen Z focus and new formats shape brand’s next chapter
NEW DELHI: Keventers has appointed Shaurya Prabhat as its chief executive officer, marking a new chapter for the heritage milkshake brand as it looks to scale up for modern consumers. He takes over from Agastya Dalmia, who steered the company’s revival and repositioned it for a younger audience.
Prabhat’s journey with Keventers began in 2017, when he joined to lead business development at a time when the brand leaned heavily on a franchise-led model. Since then, he has steadily expanded his remit across strategy, marketing, operations, HR and business excellence, becoming central to the company’s evolution.
Before joining Keventers, he worked at The Smart Cube, now part of WNS Global Services, where he advised Fortune 100 clients across sectors ranging from retail and banking to pharmaceuticals and oil and gas.
As CEO, Prabhat has set an ambitious agenda. The company plans to open 70 new outlets over the next year, triple its size within three years and double that scale again by year five. Alongside its core outlets, Keventers is exploring newer growth avenues including retail and FMCG, quick commerce and institutional sales, all under a broader “House of Brands” strategy.
The brand is also sharpening its appeal to Gen Z consumers, refreshing its menu with offerings such as waffles, boba and cheesecake ice creams while retaining its legacy charm.
Shaurya Prabhat said, “I’d like to thank the Board for entrusting me with the responsibility of shaping the company’s next phase of growth. What I’ve learned over eight years is that the mission never really changes: grow the company, grow the brand, and do it with honesty. If you manage your inputs with excellence, the outcomes take care of themselves. I’m extremely excited about the vast opportunities ahead for us.”
Keventers founder Agastya Dalmia said, “I have worked alongside Shaurya for over eight years and known him for longer. I have seen how he thinks, how he leads, and how deeply he cares about this brand. He has led almost all significant decisions we have taken over the years and helped us navigate through the most complex situations, from Covid and restructuring our business model to fundraising and governance. I could not be prouder of what we have built together, and I could not be more confident about what he will build next.””
With a mix of nostalgia and new-age ambition, Keventers now appears set to blend its storied past with a sharper, faster future under Prabhat’s leadership.
Brands
The Trade Desk appoints Reddit CFO Drew Vollero to board of directors
Reddit CFO brings IPO experience to steer next phase of expansion
VENTURA: The Trade Desk has appointed Drew Vollero to its board of directors, bringing in a seasoned finance leader as the company sharpens its focus on long-term growth.
Vollero, currently serving as chief financial officer at Reddit, is best known for steering the platform through its successful IPO in March 2024 and building its financial backbone from the ground up. With more than three decades of experience across public and private markets, his appointment signals a steady hand at a time when scale and discipline matter as much as innovation.
Before Reddit, Vollero held the CFO role at Allied Universal and earlier at Snapchat, where he guided the company through its own IPO and early years as a public business. His career also includes stints at Mattel and Pepsi, rounding out a resume that blends operational depth with financial strategy.
The Trade Desk CEO and co-founder Jeff Green said, “Drew’s extensive experience as CFO and his ability to guide organisations through periods of growth make him an exceptional addition to our board. His financial acumen and strategic mindset will be invaluable as we continue to scale globally and deliver long-term value.”
For his part, Vollero sees the role as a timely opportunity. The Trade Desk board member Drew Vollero said, “The Trade Desk has built a strong foundation and a powerful platform for its advertising clients. I look forward to working with the leadership team to help drive momentum and shape the future of the advertising ecosystem.”
A mathematics and economics graduate from Yale University, where he graduated magna cum laude, Vollero also holds a master’s degree in management from Oxford University.
With Vollero joining the boardroom, The Trade Desk appears to be doubling down on financial discipline as it scales globally, pairing its tech ambitions with seasoned oversight at the top.
