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LatentView names Venky Ramesh to lead client growth
CHENNAI: LatentView Analytics has brought a seasoned navigator onboard as it sharpens its focus on consumer-facing industries. The AI-driven analytics and consulting firm has appointed Venky Ramesh as chief client officer for consumer, retail and marketplaces, entrusting him with steering global client strategy and accelerating value creation across enterprise accounts.
With more than twenty years spent guiding large organisations through data and digital transformation, Venky arrives with a track record built at Infosys, Cognizant and Capgemini. He most recently led a consulting-led growth engine at EPAM, where he blended strategy, analytics, digital and engineering into cohesive end-to-end transformation programmes for global consumer brands. His work has centred on connecting vision to value, shaping go-to-market priorities and building trusted relationships with C-suite leaders.
Welcoming him, LatentView Analytics chief executive officer Rajan Sethuraman, said Venky brings strategic clarity, operational depth and industry trust. Sethuraman added that his ability to translate ambition into measurable business outcomes aligns strongly with LatentView’s growth trajectory as clients navigate an increasingly data-driven landscape.
Venky’s leadership outlook is grounded in A. G. Lafley’s playing to win framework, guided by clear intent, disciplined choices and capability-led execution. This shapes his vision to value realisation approach, designed to help organisations link strategy to delivery and insight to Ebitda in a repeatable and disciplined manner.
Speaking about his new role, Venky said every industry is being rewired by analytics and AI, and the winners will be those who use them to decide where to play, how to win and how to stay ahead. He added that LatentView’s mission to turn data into business impact is one he looks forward to amplifying for clients worldwide.
Venky holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the College of Engineering, Guindy.
Brands
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.
