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Vodafone to recognise 50 ‘Women of Pure Wonder’
MUMBAI: Dr. Seema Rao, India’s first woman commando trainer, is a pioneer in close quarter battle and has trained various Indian Special forces for 18 years without compensation. Aditi Mittal, one of the first women to do stand-up comedy in India, will make you laugh hard with her incredible wit and intelligent humor. Abha Khetarpal Maurya is a disability rights activist and has penned numerous books and research papers on the subject.
Imagine 50 such inspiring and brave women coming together and making you go ‘wow’ with their life-altering stories. Women, truly of Pure Wonder!
Vodafone Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Vodafone India, will recognise the spirit and achievements of these women on 10th March, 2017 in New Delhi, where the ‘Women of Pure Wonder’ coffee table book featuring them will be launched.
Vodafone India director – regulatory – external affairs & CSR P. Balaji said, “The first three editions of the book have been well received and we are proud to carry forward the legacy this year as well. Our salutations to all the bold, brilliant and brave women across the country whose inspiring tales are represented by the 50 women featured in this edition of the book.”
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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.
