A globally accomplished business leader, Rahul brings extensive experience across the QSR, retail, consumer, and hospitality sectors, with deep expertise in business transformation, growth strategy, operational excellence, franchising, and large-scale market expansion.

Before joining Compass Group India, he was Founder of Home Kouzina Private Limited. He also served as Chief Executive Officer of Yum! Brands India and Whole-time Director at Devyani International Limited, General Manager for Greater Asia at KFC Asia LLC, Executive Director at Devyani International, Chief Financial Officer at Taco Bell Global, Managing Director for KFC Indian Subcontinent, Chief Operations Excellence Officer for KFC Great Britain, Director of Corporate Strategic Planning at Yum! Restaurants International, Director of Corporate Strategy at JCPenney, Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, and PhD Research Assistant at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

His leadership journey spans some of the world’s most respected consumer, retail, and food service organizations, positioning him well to lead Compass Group India’s next phase of growth and innovation.