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Wipro Enterprises names Anita Bhat-Zutshi as new CFO
BENGALURU: Wipro Enterprises has appointed Anita Bhat-Zutshi as its new chief financial officer, bringing a wealth of global experience to the company’s leadership table.
Anita joins Wipro after a remarkable 15-year journey at Unilever, where she held several top finance roles, including global CFO of the Ice Cream Business and CFO for regions spanning North Africa, the Middle East, Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. She also led finance operations worldwide, managing teams across seven global centres and driving digital and operational transformations that set new benchmarks in efficiency.
Known for her strategic acumen, Anita has steered multi-billion-dollar portfolios, led mergers and acquisitions, and delivered strong financial performance even in challenging markets. She has also been a champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion, mentoring female leaders across finance and operations.
Anita’s earlier career highlights include serving as CFO at AstraZeneca India and Modern Foods (Hul), as well as taking on significant M&A and commercial leadership roles at Unilever. She started her career in treasury and audit roles, including a stint at the Reserve Bank of India, laying the groundwork for her deep expertise in finance and strategy.
Anita holds an MBA in finance from the University of Mumbai and recently completed the Advanced Management Programme in Business Strategy and General Management at Harvard Business School.
At Wipro Enterprises, she will be responsible for steering the company’s financial strategy, growth initiatives, and transformative projects, aiming to combine her global experience with local insights to fuel innovation and sustainable growth.
With Anita on board, Wipro Enterprises is set to bring fresh energy and strategic direction to its finance operations, blending international expertise with homegrown ambitions.
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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.
