Brands
Paytm Payments Bank CEO Renu Satti quits
MUMBAI: Paytm Payments Bank CEO Renu Satti has resigned from her post after serving the responsibility for one year and two months. Now, she will head the new retail initiative of the firm as chief operating officer. The company has not found her replacement yet.
“Renu Satti will be leading the charge as COO of this new (retail) initiative…She has already resigned from Paytm Payments Bank CEO position and the bank will soon be recruiting a new CEO,” Paytm said in a statement as quoted by the Press Trust of India.
Satti has been recognised for making its marketplace, movie-ticketing and payments bank businesses from the ground-up. “She has been a champion of new business launches and her acumen makes her a perfect candidate for leading this important launch,” the company said.
Under the ‘New Retail’ model, consumers will able to discover nearby pharmacies, groceries and other shops to place an order and get instant deliveries.
The company started the business as a mobile recharge platform and later expanded into digital payment solutions and e-commerce (Paytm Mall).
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.
