Bharti family office names Rohan Pewekar as CEO
In this role, Rohan will drive the strategic direction and operations of the group’s restaurant business, which includes PizzaExpress, Chili’s, P.F. Chang’s, and Olive Garden, among others
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Published: Mar 24, 2026 8:13 AM | 2 min read
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Bharti Family Office’s hospitality and dining division has named Rohan Pewekar as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In his new role, he will be responsible for shaping the strategic vision and overseeing the operations of the group’s restaurant portfolio, which includes 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.
Earlier in his career, Rohan worked with Samsung Electronics and Accenture.
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.”
Rohan Pewekar shared: “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.”
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