Re-appointment of Whole-time Director
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Devyani International's Board approved the re-appointment of Mr. Manish Dawar as Whole-time Director (President & CEO) for a fresh 3-year term from February 17, 2027, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM. The company also appointed Mr. Gaurav Bhatnagar (ex-Hindustan Unilever and Amazon India) as EVP & COO – India from May 25, 2026, and changed Mr. Pradeep Das's designation to Chief Growth & International Business Officer from the same date. Additionally, VGG & Co. was re-appointed as Internal Auditors for FY 2026-27. Manish Dawar is a Chartered Accountant with over two decades of experience across multinational companies.
The re-appointment of the CEO provides leadership continuity at Devyani International, which operates Pizza Hut, KFC, and Costa Coffee brands. The appointment of a senior executive with strong FMCG and e-commerce experience signals focus on operational improvement and growth.