Ritesh Gauba is named CEO of Epigamia.

Ritesh Gauba has been named Epigamia's new CEO as part of a major leadership reorganization. At the same time, Ankur Goel, the company's current COO, was promoted to Co-Founder. The appointments come after the Verlinvest-backed company went through a period of transformation. After co-founder Rohan Mirchandani passed away unexpectedly in December 2024, Ankur Goel assumed the role of acting head. Goel, co-founder Uday Thakker, and increase Head Ajinkya Poundrik led Epigamia to a strong 50% increase in FY26.With a strong background in the FMCG industry, Ritesh Gauba joins Epigamia with a focus on omnichannel distribution and scaling premium consumer brands. He has held executive positions at Mars and Britannia in addition to General Manager, India at Pladis (McVities & Godiva).

The 50% growth in the prior fiscal year provides a solid foundation for 2026–2027, according to Arjun Anand, MD & Head of Asia at Verlinvest. The selections, according to director and Mirchandani family spokesperson Swaraj Mirchandani, demonstrate the shareholders' dedication to the brand's long-term viability."Epigamia's strong fundamentals and Verlinvest’s long-term partnership create a powerful platform for category-defining growth," Gauba remarked in reference to his new position.With effect from May 2026, Epigamia has named Ritesh Gauba as its new CEO in an effort to boost expansion and solidify its position in the Indian market for healthy foods. At the same time, Ankur Goel, who has led the company since December 2024 and helped it grow by more than 50% in FY26, was promoted to Co-Founder & COO.