Brands
Sammyak Jain steps up as business head, international business at boAt
DELHI: boAt Lifestyle is turning up the volume on its global ambitions, and Sammyak Jain is now holding the controls.
The consumer tech brand has elevated Jain as business head, international business, tasking him with expanding boAt’s presence beyond India and strengthening its overseas footprint. In his new role, Jain will focus on scaling international markets, building partnerships and shaping the growth strategy for boAt’s rapidly expanding portfolio.
Sharing the news, Jain said he is excited to take on the responsibility of leading international business for a brand born in India. He added that he looks forward to building strong local teams across markets, learning fast and creating “global waves” for boAt.
Jain’s elevation caps a steady rise within the company. Since joining boAt in 2022, he has held multiple leadership roles, including head of strategy and operations and business head for enterprise and ODM sales. His expanded remit reflects the brand’s growing confidence in exporting its India-first success story to global audiences.
Before boAt, Jain spent nearly six years at Bain and Company, where he rose from associate consultant to senior manager, advising businesses across strategy and operations. He has also worked with Rocket Internet and completed internships at Kearney and Deloitte.
With a consultant’s eye for strategy and an operator’s feel for scale, Jain now faces his biggest brief yet. As boAt looks to plug into global markets, his job is simple to say and harder to do: make Indian cool, everywhere.
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.
