Rohan Pewekar Succeeds Merrill Pereyra as Managing Director, Pizza Hut Indian Subcontinent

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.

“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,” shared Rohan by thanking Merrill Pereyra for his invaluable mentorship, which has been key in preparing him for this next chapter.

An alumnus of IIM Calcutta and The Wharton School, Rohan 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.

Before joining Pizza Hut, Rohan 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.