Pizza Hut India Appoints Manish Guptaa as New CMO
By Global Leaders Insights Team | Sep 16, 2025

Pizza Hut India, a popular name in the fast-food scene under Yum! Brands, has named Manish Guptaa as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
This exciting appointment is set to shake things up as the brand looks to strengthen its place in India’s bustling food market.
Guptaa’s job is to lead Pizza Hut’s marketing and branding efforts, with a focus on winning over younger customers and keeping the brand fresh and relevant.
He’s got a clear plan: go back to basics by emphasizing great value, mouthwatering new menu items, and storytelling that clicks with today’s crowd. For now, Guptaa will also keep his eye on the Digital & Technology side of things until someone else steps into that role.
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Having joined Pizza Hut in 2019 as Chief Digital & Technology Officer, Guptaa’s no stranger to the brand. He’s already made waves with creative campaigns and tech upgrades that have helped Pizza Hut stay ahead of the curve. Rohan Pewekar, Managing Director for Pizza Hut Indian Subcontinent, couldn’t be happier with the choice. “Manish really gets what today’s customers want, and his tech-savvy approach makes him the perfect fit to lead our marketing efforts. We’re thrilled to see him take Pizza Hut to new heights,” Pewekar said.
With nearly 900 restaurants across more than 200 cities, Pizza Hut India is a major player in a food industry that’s growing fast. Guptaa’s leadership comes at a key moment, as he’s expected to seize new opportunities through bold partnerships and creative campaigns that keep customers coming back.
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This move is part of a bigger push by Pizza Hut globally, with recent appointments like Kalen Thornton as Global Chief Brand Officer and Melissa Friebe as U.S. CMO. Guptaa’s role signals Pizza Hut India’s determination to stay innovative and connected with its customers in a competitive market.