MUMBAI — Premium Greek yogurt and dairy pioneer Epigamia has announced a major leadership restructuring, appointing FMCG veteran Ritesh Gauba as its new Chief Executive Officer. In a simultaneous move, the company has elevated its current COO, Ankur Goel, to the position of Co-Founder & COO.
The appointments come on the heels of a stellar performance by the Verlinvest-backed brand, which clocked a remarkable 50% growth in the 2025–26 fiscal year.
Strategic Leadership Shifts
The new leadership structure is designed to capitalize on the brand’s recent momentum while ensuring long-term operational stability.
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Ritesh Gauba (CEO): Gauba joins with deep expertise in scaling premium consumer brands. He previously served as General Manager (India) at Pladis (McVities & Godiva) and held leadership roles at global giants Mars and Britannia.
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Ankur Goel (Co-Founder & COO): Goel, who has been steering the company as acting head since December 2024, has been formally recognized as a Co-Founder. He stepped up to lead alongside Uday Thakker and Ajinkya Poundrik following the passing of co-founder Rohan Mirchandani.
Financial Resilience and Growth
The leadership changes are backed by a strong vote of confidence from investors and the board. Arjun Anand, Managing Director at Verlinvest, noted that the brand’s focus on its “core equity” led to the high-growth trajectory of FY26, setting a “strong footing” for the 2026–27 cycle.
Swaraj Mirchandani, representing the founding family on the board, praised the team’s resilience during a challenging transitional period, citing the new appointments as a sign of shareholder commitment to the brand’s expansion.
Looking Ahead
Newly appointed CEO Ritesh Gauba emphasized the “powerful platform” created by the company’s fundamentals and long-term partnership with Verlinvest. His primary mandate will be to drive omnichannel sales, distribution, and category-defining growth as Epigamia seeks to become a permanent cornerstone of India’s new-age F&B segment.
