New Delhi: Bharti family office’s hospitality and dining arm has announced the appointment of Rohan Pewekar as the Chief Executive Officer. In this role, Rohan will drive the strategic direction and operations of the group’s restaurant business, which includes internationally acclaimed brands such as PizzaExpress, Chili’s, P.F. Chang’s, and Olive Garden, among others. He will focus on strengthening brand presence, accelerating expansion, enhancing guest experience, and building the teams needed to support the business’s next phase of growth in India.
Rohan brings nearly two decades of leadership experience across strategy, finance, and operations across consumer-facing businesses. Most recently, he served as Managing Director, Pizza Hut – Indian Subcontinent at Yum! Brands, where he led the brand’s operations and expansion across the region. During his tenure, he also held the role of Chief Strategy and Finance Officer for Pizza Hut India, playing a pivotal role in shaping its growth strategy, strengthening business performance, and expanding new channels. Earlier in his career, Rohan worked with Samsung Electronics and Accenture, wherein he gained extensive experience in strategy, transformation, and operational leadership.
Rohan brings a strong academic foundation, having completed his management education from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, complementing his extensive leadership experience in the hospitality industry.
Commenting on the appointment, Ramit Bharti Mittal, Lead promoter of the hospitality and dining vertical, at the Bharti family office, said, “The dining and restaurant segment is evolving rapidly, with consumers increasingly seeking differentiated and premium experiences, creating significant opportunities for growth. Rohan brings a strong blend of strategic insight into consumer businesses and deep operational experience. We believe he is well placed to lead our next phase of growth as we expand our portfolio of global restaurant brands and continue building a high-quality dining platform in India.”
Speaking on his appointment, Rohan Pewekar said, “The group has built a strong portfolio of globally recognized brands, and I look forward to partnering closely with the teams to further strengthen those, deliver exceptional guest experiences, and continue building a world-class restaurant business across the country.”
