Pizza Hut, division of US-based Yum! Brands has announced the appointment of Rohan Pewekar as the Managing Director, Pizza Hut Indian Subcontinent. Based in Gurgaon, Rohan will lead the brand across India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives, as Pizza Hut sets the stage for its next phase of expansion in the region.
About Rohan Pewekar
An alumnus of IIM Calcutta and The Wharton School, Pewekar has been with Pizza Hut for over four years, during which he played a pivotal role in driving the brand’s rapid growth in the region, serving as Chief Strategy and Finance Officer. With nearly 15 years of experience in B2C sectors across countries, Rohan brings cross-functional expertise in finance, go-to-market strategies, channel expansion, and more.
Commenting on his new role, Pewekar said, “Pizza Hut has seen incredible growth, now reaching close to 900 restaurants across 200+ cities in India, and I am honoured to lead the brand in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets. As we set our sights on the future, we’re not just expanding—we’re reinventing the experience with bold partnerships, industry-first products, and innovative marketing that connects with the next generation, unlocking new possibilities in the Indian market. The Indian Food Services industry is witnessing double-digit growth, and we are well-positioned to capitalize on this momentum. I want to sincerely thank Merrill for his invaluable mentorship, which has been key in preparing me for this next chapter. I am eager to collaborate with our incredibly talented team and dedicated franchisee partners as we continue driving our growth, delivering outstanding results, and setting new benchmarks for success.”
Before joining Pizza Hut, he worked with Samsung Electronics India, where he led several high-impact strategic initiatives. Earlier, at Accenture Strategy Consulting, he advised clients on market entry strategies, brand launches, network expansion, and digital transformation across multiple consumer industries.
About Pizza Hut India
Pizza Hut, a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM), serves and delivers more pizzas than any other pizza company in the world. Founded in 1958, Pizza Hut has become the most-recognized pizza restaurant in the world, operating more than 18000 restaurants in more than 100 countries. In June 1996, Pizza Hut made its foray into India with a restaurant in Bangalore and was the first international restaurant chain to pioneer this category. The restaurant brand offers an exciting menu consisting of its signature pizzas, appetizers, pasta, desserts and beverages. Pizza Hut India has been recognized by ET Brand Equity as the ‘Most Trusted Food Service Brand’ for 13 years and has been felicitated with the title of India’s 70 Most Trusted Power Brands in 2017-2018. In 2021, Pizza Hut India was recognized as the 3rd best, most trusted brand in the Asia Pacific region by Campaign Asia and won the silver award in February 2022 at the ET Brand Equity Brand Disruption Awards for its hugely successful Influencer Marketing campaign for Momo Mia pizza. Amongst other awards, Pizza Hut bagged the award for Best Influencer Campaign at IPRCCA 2022 and the Most Admired Food Service Retailer Award for Marketing and Promotions at Pepsi Images Food Awards 2022. Pizza Hut India also won Gold in Best Promotion of TV Show on social media, Gold for Best Movie Promotion on social media and Silver for Best Influencer Marketing Campaign at Mad Over Marketing Awards 2022. Pizza Hut is the most preferred pizza brand in India, given its freshest, tastiest & affordable Pizzas.
