Management Team

MANISH DAWAR

Manish Dawar is the Whole-time Director (President & CEO) of the Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce with Honours from the Panjab University, Chandigarh and is a Chartered Accountant and a member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. He has wide experience in various industry domains and across various geographies in the world. He has worked in various corporate setups including Reebok India, Reckitt Benckiser, Vedanta, DEN Networks Limited and Vodafone India Limited. He has been a Director on our Board since February 17, 2021.

PRADEEP DAS

Pradeep Das has been working in the QSR and retail industry since 1998. Currently, he serves as the Chief Executive Officer for KFC India and Nepal. With nearly two decades of experience, Pradeep has been instrumental in establishing and managing food courts across locations, including airports, malls, highways, and hospitals, for DIL. His strong drive, passion, and focus on achieving results have played a key role in taking the Airports business to new heights. As the CEO of KFC, Pradeep is responsible for driving growth and innovation, ensuring the brand's continued success. Before his current role, he held leadership positions with esteemed organizations such as Nature's Basket, Hypercity Retail India, and Future Group (Big Bazaar). Pradeep is committed to visionary leadership, team development, and setting industry standards, all aimed at preparing the organization for the future.