Brands
Deepti Sampat appointed as vice president – marketing & digital at IndiGo
GURUGRAM: IndiGo has drafted in Deepti Sampat as vice president – marketing and digital, bolstering its top team as India’s largest airline accelerates growth and sharpens its digital edge.
In her new role, Sampat will lead brand strategy, digital marketing and customer engagement, with a mandate to drive scale, consistency and innovation across every customer touchpoint. The appointment signals IndiGo’s intent to future-proof its brand as competition intensifies and expectations rise.
Sampat joins from Air India Limited, where she served as vice president – marketing and steered Brand Air India and B2C marketing in the aftermath of the Vistara–Air India merger. Before that, she spent more than five years at Vistara – Tata SIA Airlines Ltd., leading marketing through a period marked by high-profile, award-winning campaigns and plaudits for customer experience.
With close to three decades of experience spanning aviation, travel, hospitality and digital-first brands, Sampat brings both institutional memory and a modern marketing playbook. For IndiGo, the message is clear: as the airline scales up, its brand ambitions are taking off just as fast.
Brands
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.
