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Ritesh Gauba Takes Helm at Epigamia, Targeting Growth
4 May
Summary
- Ritesh Gauba appointed new CEO of Epigamia.
- Leadership change follows the death of founder Rohan Mirchandani.
- Company achieved over 50% growth in FY26, strong profitability.
Epigamia, a prominent dairy and healthy snacks brand, has welcomed Ritesh Gauba as its new chief executive officer. This significant leadership transition occurs after the recent passing of Rohan Mirchandani, the founder of Epigamia's parent company, Drums Food International, on December 21, 2024. Gauba's appointment injects substantial experience from the FMCG sector, particularly in scaling premium brands and developing omnichannel sales strategies.
Gauba previously held leadership positions at Pladis, Mars, and Britannia. He expressed excitement about Epigamia's potential for category-defining growth, citing the company's strong fundamentals and investor support from Verlinvest. The company also announced the elevation of its chief operating officer, Ankur Goel, to the additional role of co-founder.
Epigamia reported its strongest performance to date, with over 50% growth in FY26, driven by improved profitability and product innovation in categories like Greek yogurt and smoothies. Arjun Anand of Verlinvest highlighted Gauba's appointment and Goel's new role as crucial for sustaining this momentum and establishing Epigamia as a leader in India's new-age food and beverage sector.
