Brands
EuroKids Asia’s most trusted brand
MUMBAI: EuroKids, the preschool chain, has been awarded as the Most Trusted Pre-School in Asia by IBC Infomedia, a global brand consultancy. This honour was bestowed on EuroKids as part of Asia’s Most Trusted Brand Awards at a ceremony held in Bangkok, Thailand.
These awards are driven by market research and consumer insights; and are given to brands with global recall, international reach and proud legacies.
EuroKids International CEO Prajodh Rajan said, “It is a testament to our efforts of nurturing young children in not just a pre-school, but in a second home-like environment. All our initiatives are directed keeping in mind our ‘Child First’ ideology which is at the core of our pedagogy, ensuring that a child’s development, safety and engagement needs are well fulfilled as they play, learn, grow and imbibe essential life skills.” He added, “We are being appreciated for our sustained efforts in offering an enriching, innovative and interactive learning process.”
EuroKids has won over 17 awards, which reflect the unique training methodology coupled with NextGen advantages and 360 degree support in building the franchise business.
Additionally, EuroKids is the only preschool in India that has received an International certification on safety standards at its preschools from global Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) firm Bureau Veritas.
With a legacy of over 15 years, EuroKids has built a network of 900+ preschools across three countries and 350+ towns and cities and has nurtured over 300,000 children. Moreover, EuroKids has enabled more than 600 entrepreneurs to build a long term successful business, 80 per cent of whom are women.
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.
