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Ankit Agarwal appointed vice president business finance at Flipkart
Senior finance leader to drive strategic planning and profitability
MUMBAI: Flipkart has elevated Ankit Agarwal to vice president business finance, reinforcing its senior leadership team as it sharpens focus on profitability and disciplined growth.
In this expanded role, he will lead strategic financial planning and oversee business finance operations across Flipkart’s marketplace categories, working to enhance margins, streamline costs and strengthen overall financial performance.
Agarwal has spent nearly seven years at Flipkart, steadily climbing the ranks through a series of leadership roles including senior director finance, director finance, associate director finance and senior finance manager. During his tenure, he has handled business finance for electronics and private brands, combining analytical rigour with commercial insight.
Before joining Flipkart in 2019, he spent close to eight years at ITC Limited as finance manager, where he oversaw projects across the eastern region. He began his career in Kolkata in accounts and finance roles, building a strong operational grounding that later translated into strategic leadership.
With experience that spans regional project oversight to category-led business finance at scale, Agarwal’s elevation signals continuity, capability and a clear push towards sharper financial execution at Flipkart.
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Devyani International names Sandeep Anand, Robinder Singh in key roles
Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee businesses see leadership refresh from April
MUMBAI: Devyani International has strengthened its senior leadership bench with a fresh set of appointments across its key brands, Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee, signalling a sharper focus on growth and brand momentum.
The company has appointed Sandeep Anand as chief marketing officer and business head for Pizza Hut. His appointment, approved by the board via a circular resolution on April 3, follows a recommendation by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, as reported by CNBC-TV18. Anand will officially step into the role on April 6, 2026.
He takes over from Vijay Gogate, who currently serves as chief executive officer for Pizza Hut within the company’s operations. The move marks a strategic transition as the brand looks to sharpen its marketing and business playbook in a competitive quick service restaurant market.
Anand brings over two decades of experience across the food and FMCG sectors, with a strong track record in brand building and innovation. His career spans roles at major consumer-facing companies including Domino’s, Zydus Wellness, Zomato, GSK Consumer Healthcare, Reckitt and Ranbaxy, giving him a well-rounded perspective on both scale and agility.
Alongside this, Robinder Singh has been appointed business head for Costa Coffee and the company’s airport operations. He too will assume his new role on April 6, bringing more than 18 years of experience in operations, business expansion and customer experience transformation.
The twin appointments come at a time when Devyani International is doubling down on leadership depth to steer its portfolio through evolving consumer preferences and heightened competition. With fresh faces at the helm of two key verticals, the company appears set to brew up its next phase of growth with renewed energy.
