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Ashish Satija joins Deloitte as vice president – delivery
Seasoned leader brings 20+ years of expertise to drive impact and innovation
GURUGRAM: Ashish Satija has embarked on an exciting new chapter, taking charge as vice president – delivery at Deloitte. In this senior leadership role, he will steer operational excellence, deliver high-impact client services, and champion strategic innovation across global engagements.
Reflecting on his career move, Satija said, “Every new role and change is an opportunity to learn, build, and create impact in new ways. A few weeks ago, I began a new chapter in my professional journey! I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as vice president – delivery at Deloitte!”
He also expressed gratitude to his colleagues for a warm welcome, thanking Tanvi Thacker, Varun Batra, Smriti Shukla, Bharat Sureka, Kakoli Adhikary, and Astha Bahuguna for making the onboarding smooth and memorable.
Satija brings more than two decades of experience spanning process transformation, finance, operations, and innovation. Prior to Deloitte, he served as director – order to cash at Johnson Controls, following a long stint at IBM India in leadership roles including global delivery project executive and dgm f&a delivery leader. Early in his career, he gained experience at Tech Mahindra, 24/7 Customer Pvt. Ltd., HCL, and IBM Daksh.
A graduate in computers and IT from the Open University of British Columbia, Satija recently completed the CFO programme in finance at the Indian School of Business, equipping him with both technical expertise and strategic insight for his new role.
With a rich mix of operational know-how and innovation-driven leadership, Ashish Satija is poised to make his mark at Deloitte, blending experience with fresh ideas in the world of corporate delivery.
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Jubilant Foodworks to end Dunkin’ franchise in India
Pizza chain operator will not renew agreement when it expires at end of 2026.
MUMBAI: When the doughnuts stop turning and the coffee goes cold, even a global giant like Dunkin’ can find the Indian market a tough brew to crack. Jubilant Foodworks has decided not to renew its franchise agreement with Dunkin’ when the pact expires on 31 December 2026, according to a Reuters report. The operator, best known for running Domino’s outlets in India, said it would evaluate options for its existing Dunkin’ stores, including a potential sale or transfer of franchise rights, in consultation with the US-based brand.
The decision follows years of underperformance in a market where local tastes and intense competition have made it difficult for international coffee-and-doughnut formats to gain traction. Jubilant, which has increasingly focused on its core pizza business and newer bets like Popeyes, indicated that the exit would not materially affect its financial or operational position.
Dunkin’ accounted for just 0.61 per cent of Jubilant’s revenue in the fiscal year ending 2025 and recorded a loss of approximately Rs 191 million, according to a regulatory filing. The company operated 27 outlets as of December 2025, having shuttered seven stores over the preceding year.
The retreat comes even as Jubilant’s broader business shows signs of momentum. The company reported a 65 per cent rise in quarterly profit for the October to December period, reaching Rs 70.9 crore, up from Rs 42.91 crore a year earlier.
For Jubilant, the exit reflects a sharpening strategic focus. For Dunkin’, it marks another setback in a market that has proven resistant to imported café concepts without significant localisation.
In the cut-throat world of Indian quick-service restaurants, sometimes the sweetest deals are the ones you quietly walk away from leaving more room for the brands that truly rise to the occasion.
