Dairy and healthy foods brand reshuffles leadership after strong FY26 growth, exceeding 50 per cent revenue expansion
Epigamia has declared a leadership reshuffle as it prepares for its next growth phase, appointing Ritesh Gauba as Chief Executive Officer and elevating Ankur Goel to Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer.
The Verlinvest-backed dairy and healthy snacking brand said the changes come on the back of a strong performance in FY2025–26, during which it delivered over 50% growth along with improved profitability.
Goel, who previously held the COO position, has assumed a broader leadership role following the passing of co-founder Rohan Mirchandani in December 2024. During the transition, he worked closely with co-founder Uday Thakker and growth head Ajinkya Poundrik. The company noted that his elevation reflects his contribution in ensuring operational stability and driving business momentum over the past year.
Meanwhile, the appointment of Gauba as CEO brings in senior experience from the FMCG industry. Prior to joining Epigamia, he was General Manager for India at Pladis, the parent company of brands such as McVitie’s and Godiva. He has also held senior roles at Mars and Britannia Industries.
Epigamia said the leadership updates are intended to enhance its ability to scale operations and deepen its footprint in India’s fast-moving consumer goods market.
The company currently reaches more than 25,000 retail outlets across over 30 cities, with distribution across modern trade, general trade, and quick commerce platforms including Amazon, Blinkit, Instamart and Zepto.
Backed by Verlinvest, Epigamia continues to focus on the healthy foods category, offering products such as Greek yogurt, smoothies, and protein-rich snacks.
The company added that the leadership transition is aimed at sustaining growth and strengthening its position in the Indian consumer market.
