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Pallavi Roy scoops top communications role at Kwality Wall’s India
MUMBAI: Kwality Wall’s India Limited has drafted in Pallavi Roy as head of communications & corporate affairs, adding seasoned firepower to the leadership bench of Unilever’s ice cream business in India.
Roy arrives from Runaya Group, a Vedanta Limited–power company, where she was head of corporate communications – PR & branding, architecting the group’s end-to-end communications engine and shaping reputation across advanced manufacturing and diversified portfolios.
With more than a decade in integrated communications, Roy brings a broad FMCG-to-manufacturing playbook, forged at Tata Motors, Unilever and MSLGROUP India. Her toolkit spans customer experience, ESG storytelling, executive visibility, crisis management and purpose-led campaigns, blending agency nous with data-driven strategy.
At Kwality Wall’s, she will stitch together a single, cohesive narrative—aligning internal culture with external brand ambition and reputation muscle. The brief is clear: sharpen the story, lift the brand and keep the freezer buzzing.
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.
