Restaurant India News: Bharti Family Office’s Hospitality and Dining Arm Appointed Rohan Pewekar as CEO

Bharti family office’s hospitality and dining arm has appointed Rohan Pewekar as its Chief Executive Officer. He will lead the group’s restaurant business, which includes global brands like PizzaExpress, Chili’s, P.F. Chang’s, and Olive Garden. His role will focus on expanding the business, strengthening brand presence, improving guest experience, and building teams for future growth in India.

Rohan brings nearly 20 years of experience across strategy, finance, and operations in consumer businesses. He previously served as Managing Director of Pizza Hut – Indian Subcontinent at Yum! Brands, where he led operations and expansion. He also held the role of Chief Strategy and Finance Officer for Pizza Hut India, contributing to business growth and new channel expansion.

Earlier, he worked with Samsung Electronics and Accenture, gaining experience in strategy and operations. He is a management graduate from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta.

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, CEO 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.”