Kouzina Food Tech Pvt. Ltd., one of India’s fastest-growing food-tech and cloud kitchen platforms, has announced the appointment of Geetika Anand Gupta as its Group Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). The move comes as the company continues to expand its portfolio of digital-first food brands and strengthen its position in the technology-driven food services space.

Geetika will continue as CEO & Co-founder of MOPP Foods, a Kouzina Food Tech company, while taking on broader responsibilities across the Kouzina ecosystem. In her expanded role, she will oversee brand strategy, consumer marketing, product innovation, customer experience, innovation-led growth, and business excellence initiatives across the company’s brands and partner network.

The appointment marks an important step in Kouzina’s growth journey as it works towards building one of India’s most scalable technology-led food services platforms.

Commenting on the announcement, Gautam Balijepalli, Founder & CEO, Kouzina Food Tech, said: “Geetika brings a rare combination of entrepreneurial grit, deep consumer understanding, operational excellence, and brand-building capability. Over the years, she has demonstrated an exceptional ability to create customer love while building scalable food businesses. As Kouzina enters its next phase of growth, her leadership will play a pivotal role in strengthening our brands, driving innovation, and building a world-class consumer experience across our portfolio."

He further added: "Kouzina has always believed that technology, data, and strong consumer brands together create sustainable competitive advantage. Geetika's proven track record of building differentiated food brands and her passion for excellence make her the ideal leader to help us scale the next generation of food brands across India."

Sharing her thoughts on the new role, Geetika Anand Gupta said: "I am excited to take on the responsibility of Group CMO at Kouzina while continuing my entrepreneurial journey with MOPP Foods. Kouzina has built one of the most exciting food-tech platforms in India, combining technology, operations, and consumer insight at scale. I look forward to working closely with Gautam and the leadership team to strengthen our brands, deepen customer engagement, drive innovation, and contribute towards building category-defining food brands for the future."

Known for building customer-focused food brands and driving product innovation, Geetika has played a key role in the growth of MOPP Foods. Under her leadership, the company has become a well-known name in the Delhi-NCR market through brands such as Mad Over Parathas & Pakodas, with a strong focus on quality, customer experience, and delivery-led innovation.

Founded by Gautam Balijepalli, Mahesh Madiyala, Sumit Gupta, and Rohan Rao, Kouzina has grown into a leading cloud kitchen platform operating multiple food brands across India. Through its technology-enabled operating model and kitchen partner network, the company continues to leverage data, consumer insights, and operational excellence to build scalable food brands.

The appointment further highlights Kouzina’s commitment to bringing together entrepreneurial talent and industry expertise as it continues its expansion across the Indian food services sector.

Bhumika Realty Private Limited has announced the appointment of Amit Parsuramka as its Chief Executive Officer. In his new role, he will steer the company’s next phase of growth, focusing on strong execution, enhanced customer experience, and sustainable value creation.

A seasoned industry professional, Amit Parsuramka brings more than 25 years of leadership experience spanning real estate, investments, and consumer-focused businesses. Over the course of his career, he has held key leadership positions across several prominent organisations.

Before joining Bhumika Realty, he served as CEO at Abhinandan Lodha Ventures (HoABL) and Bonito Designs. He has also held the position of Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at Tata Realty & Infrastructure, President – Investment Fund at Lodha Ventures (Tomorrow Capital), and President – Sales at Lodha Group (Macrotech Developers).

Academically, Parsuramka holds an MBA in Marketing from IISWBM, University of Calcutta. He is also a certified Six Sigma Black Belt, has completed CA (Intermediate) from ICAI, and holds a Diploma in Software Technology from NIIT.

Commenting on the appointment, Uddhav Poddar, Chairman & Managing Director, Bhumika Group said, “Amit brings deep industry experience and a strong leadership track record. As we expand our platform and scale our portfolio, his expertise will be instrumental in shaping Bhumika Realty’s next chapter.”

Sharing his thoughts on joining the company, Amit Parsuramka, Chief Executive Officer, Bhumika Realty said, “Bhumika Realty has built a strong reputation for quality and trust. I look forward to working with the team to build on these foundations and deliver value to our customers and stakeholders.”

The company also announced that Siddharth Katyal, who served as CEO, has stepped down for personal reasons. He will assist with the transition process to ensure business continuity. Bhumika Realty expressed its gratitude for his contributions and extended its best wishes for his future endeavours.

Dough & Cream Private Limited has announced the appointment of Chef Rajat Nunwal as its new Executive Pastry Chef, reinforcing the company’s focus on innovation, quality, and excellence in the bakery and pastry segment.

With more than 14 years of international culinary experience spanning India, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States, Chef Rajat brings deep expertise in artisan breads, viennoiserie, plated desserts, chocolate artistry, celebration cakes, luxury buffet presentations, and large-scale bakery operations. His career reflects a strong blend of technical precision and creative expression, consistently delivering refined dessert experiences across diverse hospitality environments.

In his new role, Chef Rajat will oversee pastry and bakery production at Dough & Cream Private Limited, while also leading product development, maintaining quality standards, and driving training initiatives across teams. He will be responsible for expanding the company’s portfolio of breads, cakes, desserts, and seasonal specialties, with a focus on both innovation and consistency.

Before joining Dough & Cream, Chef Rajat served as Pastry Chef at SANJH Modern Indian Restaurant in Texas, USA, where he developed contemporary Indian desserts and managed premium bakery production. He also worked as Sous Chef – Bakery & Pastry at Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas, where he handled luxury pastry operations, buffet presentations, and team coordination.

His earlier experience includes leadership roles at Savorworks in Delhi and Andaz Delhi by Hyatt, where he contributed to pre-opening culinary operations and managed key bakery and pastry functions. Chef Rajat began his career with leading hospitality brands such as Le Méridien New Delhi and Hilton Mayur Vihar, building a strong foundation in pastry production and luxury hospitality standards.

Speaking on his appointment, Chef Rajat Nunwal said he is delighted to join Dough & Cream and looks forward to contributing to the company’s growth by creating innovative products, mentoring teams, and delivering memorable dessert experiences.

With this appointment, Dough & Cream aims to further strengthen its innovation pipeline and enhance its position in the premium bakery and pastry segment, while continuing to deliver high-quality offerings to its growing customer base.