Dairy and healthy snacks brand Epigamia has appointed Ritesh Gauba as its new chief executive officer.
The leadership change comes after the death of Rohan Mirchandani, founder of Epigamia’s parent company, Drums Food International. He passed away at the age of 42 on December 21, 2024, following a cardiac arrest.
Mirchandani had earlier stepped down as CEO in July 2023, handing over the role to cofounder Rahul Jain. However, after Jain exited in July 2024, Mirchandani returned to lead the Mumbai-based company.
The new CEO brings significant experience in the FMCG sector, particularly in scaling premium consumer brands and building omnichannel sales and distribution. He previously served as general manager, India, at Pladis (McVitie’s and Godiva), and has also held leadership roles at Mars and Britannia.
Commenting on his appointment, Gauba said: “Epigamia is one of India’s most loved new-age food brands, and I am excited to join at such a meaningful juncture. The company’s strong fundamentals, the founding family’s commitment, and Verlinvest’s long-term partnership create a powerful platform for category-defining growth. I look forward to working closely with the leadership team to take the brand to its next horizon.”
The company has also elevated its chief operating officer (COO), Ankur Goel, to the additional role of cofounder.
Goel had been serving as acting head of the company since December 2024, alongside cofounder Uday Thakker and growth head Ajinkya Poundrik, following Mirchandani’s untimely passing.
The company also said that it has delivered its strongest performance so far, reporting over 50% growth in FY26. This was supported by improved profitability, leadership in key categories, and continued innovation across products such as Greek yoghurt, smoothies, and high-protein snacks.
“Securing over 50% growth in 2025-26 is a direct result of this strategic approach and hard work, and sets the brand on strong footing for 2026-27,” said Arjun Anand, MD and head of Asia at Verlinvest, a key investor in Epigamia. “We are certain that the appointment of Ritesh Gauba as CEO and the elevation of Ankur to cofounder and COO will help them continue this momentum in the years to come, and build Epigamia into a cornerstone of India’s new-age F&B segment.”
Founded in 2007, Epigamia offers a range of products, including yoghurt, milkshakes, almond drinks, smoothies, and cheese.
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Mirchandani had earlier stepped down as CEO in July 2023, handing over the role to cofounder Rahul Jain. However, after Jain exited in July 2024, Mirchandani returned to lead the Mumbai-based company.
The new CEO brings significant experience in the FMCG sector, particularly in scaling premium consumer brands and building omnichannel sales and distribution. He previously served as general manager, India, at Pladis (McVitie’s and Godiva), and has also held leadership roles at Mars and Britannia.
Commenting on his appointment, Gauba said: “Epigamia is one of India’s most loved new-age food brands, and I am excited to join at such a meaningful juncture. The company’s strong fundamentals, the founding family’s commitment, and Verlinvest’s long-term partnership create a powerful platform for category-defining growth. I look forward to working closely with the leadership team to take the brand to its next horizon.”
The company has also elevated its chief operating officer (COO), Ankur Goel, to the additional role of cofounder.
Goel had been serving as acting head of the company since December 2024, alongside cofounder Uday Thakker and growth head Ajinkya Poundrik, following Mirchandani’s untimely passing.
The company also said that it has delivered its strongest performance so far, reporting over 50% growth in FY26. This was supported by improved profitability, leadership in key categories, and continued innovation across products such as Greek yoghurt, smoothies, and high-protein snacks.
“Securing over 50% growth in 2025-26 is a direct result of this strategic approach and hard work, and sets the brand on strong footing for 2026-27,” said Arjun Anand, MD and head of Asia at Verlinvest, a key investor in Epigamia. “We are certain that the appointment of Ritesh Gauba as CEO and the elevation of Ankur to cofounder and COO will help them continue this momentum in the years to come, and build Epigamia into a cornerstone of India’s new-age F&B segment.”
Founded in 2007, Epigamia offers a range of products, including yoghurt, milkshakes, almond drinks, smoothies, and cheese.
