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Yum Brands adds flavour to tech with Manish Jain at the India GCC helm
MUMBAI: A tech topping on a global pizza, Yum! Brands is stirring the pot in India with a spicy leadership update. The parent company of KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger & Grill has appointed Manish Jain to lead its digital and technology (D&T) India Global Capability Centre (GCC).
Jain will take charge of Yum!’s India-based digital operations and shared services, bringing to the table over two decades of experience spanning the US, Malaysia and India. He will report directly to James Watts, chief people officer, Yum! digital & technology.
Yum!’s D&T India GCC is a crucial cog in the company’s global engine, tasked with building tech solutions and supporting services across all Yum! brands. Jain’s appointment marks a strategic step forward in reinforcing India’s position as a digital powerhouse for the global quick-service restaurant (QSR) giant.
“I am honored to take on this role and excited to help build the India Global Capability Centre in support of Yum! Brands’ strategy for good growth and its goal to be an employer of choice in the region,” Manish Jain said.
Before joining Yum!, Jain served as service director for the Asia-Pacific region and India country head at Getronics International, overseeing customer success and shared services. He was also the founding director of BT Group’s Global Business Services unit in India, where he spent over 10 years scaling operations from the ground up.
With Jain at the helm, Yum! Brands aims to not just scale digitally but serve up innovation with a side of world-class culture. His appointment is expected to bolster the GCC’s ambitions in tech development and shared services, reinforcing India’s growing influence in global operations.
Brands
Ofis Square appoints Yami Gautam Dhar as brand ambassador
Actress to champion flexible workspaces as company expands in Delhi NCR.
MUMBAI: Ofis Square has found its perfect workspace muse and she comes with star power and a grounded, ambitious vibe. The premium coworking and managed workspaces brand has announced the appointment of popular actress Yami Gautam Dhar as its brand ambassador. This marks a significant milestone as Ofis Square continues to rapidly expand its presence across Delhi NCR.
Since its inception in 2022, Ofis Square has carved a niche in the Indian corporate landscape with its “Future Works Here” philosophy. The brand focuses on creating thoughtfully designed, technology-enabled environments that foster innovation, collaboration, and the evolving needs of modern businesses.
Yami Gautam Dhar, known for her credible image and strong connection with modern Indian audiences, perfectly aligns with the brand’s aspirational positioning.
Ofis Square founder Saroj Mittal said, “Yami brings with her a credibility and an energy that genuinely reflects our community people who are ambitious, grounded, and serious about what they do. We’re proud to have her with us as we step into this next phase of growth.”
Yami Gautam Dhar expressed her excitement, “Ofis Square isn’t just building workspaces; it’s trying to change the conversation around how India works. There’s a whole generation of founders, freelancers, and business leaders working differently in spaces that actually inspire them. I’m excited to be part of a brand that’s building for them.”
The collaboration reflects Ofis Square’s commitment to strengthening its role in shaping India’s evolving workplace culture through community building, networking, and industry engagement.
In the competitive world of flexible workspaces, Ofis Square has made a smart move by bringing in a relatable and aspirational face. With Yami Gautam Dhar on board, the brand is set to make workspaces not just functional, but truly inspiring.
