Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Rohit Kakra as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Senior Management Personnel, effective April 01, 2026. Mr. Kakra will join the Delhi office and will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the ‘Flurys’ brand, focusing on efficiency and strategic objectives. He brings over 23 years of extensive experience in the F&B retail sector to the role.
Key Management Appointment Announced
Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Limited has formally disclosed the appointment of Mr. Rohit Kakra to a critical executive position within the company. This move follows the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and subsequent approval by the Board of Directors.
New Role and Commencement Date
Mr. Kakra has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and is designated as Senior Management Personnel. His tenure is set to officially commence on April 01, 2026, and he will be based in the company’s Delhi office. The term of his appointment is designated as Full Time Employment.
Operational Focus
In his capacity as COO, Mr. Kakra is tasked with overseeing the operations of the company’s well-known bakery and confectionary brand, “Flurys”. His primary focus areas will include strengthening operational efficiencies, enhancing overall performance metrics, and driving the realization of the Company’s long-term strategic goals.
Professional Background Highlights
Mr. Kakra possesses over 23 years of comprehensive experience within the F&B retail sector. He holds a Diploma in Hotel Management from the Institute of Hotel Management, Bangalore, and has completed a Post Graduate Program in Management Studies from Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Mumbai.
Prior to this appointment, his notable associations include:
- Serving as Chief Operating Officer at Costa Coffee within Devyani International Limited, where he managed various leading brands.
- Holding the position of Vice President – Operations at Awfis Space Solutions Limited.
- Serving as General Manager – Operations at Compass Group, managing key accounts such as Google and Deloitte.
- Previous associations with the Paradise Group and Jubilant Group.
The company confirms that Mr. Rohit Kakra is not related to any other existing Director of Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Limited.
Source: BSE
