Brands
Kotak Mahindra Bank appoints Anup Kumar Saha as WTD
MUMBAI: Kotak Mahindra Bank has added fresh heft to its leadership bench with the appointment of Anup Kumar Saha as whole-time director, signalling a sharper focus on consumers, data and digital momentum.
As per an exchange filing, Saha will join the bank as designate whole-time director from January 12, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals. He will also become part of the senior management team. At Kotak, he will oversee consumer banking, marketing and data analytics, three engines critical to winning customers in an increasingly competitive banking landscape.
Saha brings with him a track record built at the crossroads of scale and strategy. Most recently, he served as managing director at Bajaj Finserv, where he spent eight years helping shape one of India’s most profitable consumer finance businesses. During his tenure, the group’s customer base surged past the 100 million mark, backed by product expansion and operational rigour.
Before that, Saha clocked 14 years at ICICI Bank, holding senior roles across retail and structured finance. His experience spans consumer lending, analytics-led decision-making and digital transformation, skills that fit neatly with Kotak’s long-term ambitions.
The appointment underlines Kotak Mahindra Bank’s intent to double down on customer-centric growth, sharper marketing and smarter use of data. In a sector where numbers matter as much as trust, Saha’s arrival adds both.
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.
