The hospitality and dining arm of the Bharti Enterprises family office has appointed Rohan Pewekar as its new chief executive officer, signaling a sharper focus on scaling its restaurant business in India. In his new role, Pewekar will drive strategy, operations, and expansion across the group’s portfolio of international dining brands, as it looks to strengthen its presence in the country’s rapidly evolving food services market.
Pewekar will oversee key global restaurant chains under the group, including PizzaExpress, Chili’s, P.F. Chang’s, and Olive Garden. His appointment comes at a time when the organised dining segment in India is witnessing strong growth, driven by rising consumer spending, urbanisation, and increasing demand for premium dining experiences.
Bringing significant industry experience, Pewekar joins from Yum! Brands, where he served as managing director for Pizza Hut in the Indian subcontinent. During his tenure, he led business operations and expansion strategies across the region. Prior to this, he has also held roles at Samsung Electronics and Accenture, gaining experience across strategy, operations, and business transformation.
The appointment underscores Bharti’s intent to build a stronger hospitality platform anchored in globally recognised brands. With India’s dining landscape becoming more competitive and consumer preferences shifting toward experience-led eating, the group is aiming to scale its footprint while enhancing operational efficiency and brand positioning.
As the company accelerates its growth plans, Pewekar’s leadership is expected to play a key role in expanding market reach, optimising performance across brands, and creating a more cohesive, world-class restaurant business in India.
