Brands
Metro Brands names Harshvardhan Chauhan chief marketing officer
Veteran marketer to drive brand, consumer and digital strategy
INDIA: Metro Brands Limited appointed Harshvardhan Chauhan as chief marketing officer and senior management personnel, as the footwear retailer sharpens its focus on brand building and omnichannel expansion.
In his new role, Chauhan will oversee the company’s marketing strategy, brand positioning and consumer engagement initiatives, supporting Metro Brands’ efforts to scale its retail and digital presence.
Chauhan brings more than 20 years of experience across retail, FMCG and digital transformation. He previously held leadership roles at Trident Group India, RP Sanjiv Goenka Group and DLF Limited.
Beyond corporate roles, Chauhan is the founding visionary of Bharat YEF and the author of NOBODY CARES ABOUT YOUR BRAND, reflecting his emphasis on brand-led growth and innovation.
The appointment comes as Metro Brands steps up investments in customer experience, digital engagement and scale-led growth in an increasingly competitive retail market.
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.
