Pizza Hut, part of US-based Yum! Brands, has announced Rohan Pewekar as the new Managing Director for the Indian Subcontinent, succeeding Merrill Pereyra. Based in Gurgaon, Pewekar will oversee the brand’s operations across India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives, driving the next phase of expansion.

An alumnus of IIM Calcutta and The Wharton School, Pewekar has spent over four years at Pizza Hut, previously serving as Chief Strategy and Finance Officer. Under his leadership, Pizza Hut has grown to nearly 900 restaurants in over 200 cities in India.

“As we look to the future, we’re not just expanding—we’re reinventing the experience with bold partnerships, innovative products, and marketing that resonates with the next generation,” Pewekar stated. He emphasized that the Indian Food Services industry is experiencing double-digit growth, positioning Pizza Hut to capitalize on this momentum.

Prior to joining Pizza Hut, Pewekar held positions at Samsung Electronics India and Accenture Strategy Consulting.