Burger King India Appoints Sumit Zaveri As CEO Of India Business

Restaurant Brands Asia Limited, which operates Burger King in India, has appointed Sumit Zaveri as Chief Executive Officer – India Business, effective 1 November, 2026. The appointment marks a leadership change as the company prepares for its next phase of growth.

Zaveri was previously serving as Group Chief Financial Officer and Chief Business Officer at Restaurant Brands Asia. He has been associated with the company since September 2019 and brings more than 28 years of professional experience, particularly in financial management, business operations and corporate strategy.

Before joining Restaurant Brands Asia, Zaveri worked with several prominent companies, including Nature's Basket, Tata Starbucks and Indian Hotels Company Limited. He began his career as General Manager – Finance at Indian Hotels Company.

Over the years, his responsibilities have covered financial control, treasury management, budgeting, business development, statutory compliance, capital expenditure, supply chain, investor relations and information technology.

He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Mumbai and is an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).

In his new position, Zaveri will report to Rajeev Varman, Whole-time Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of Restaurant Brands Asia. His appointment was approved by the company's board on October 29, 2026, following the recommendation of its Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

The leadership change comes amid improving business performance. Burger King India's revenue from operations increased 24.1 per cent year-on-year to Rs 705.6 crore in the second quarter of FY27, while same-store sales grew 14 per cent.