Jubilant FoodWorks, the master franchise holder for Domino's Pizza and Dunkin' Donuts, revealed the selection of Suman Hegde as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Hegde's appointment received approval during a JFL board meeting. Presently serving as the Vice President of Finance – Beauty, Wellbeing & Personal Care, South Asia, at Hindustan Unilever, Hegde brings extensive experience to this role.
Hegde will assume the position starting March 1, 2024, as per an announcement from JFL, which oversees major QSR brands like Popeyes and Hong's Kitchen. Sameer Khetarpal, CEO & MD of JFL, commented on Hegde's appointment, highlighting her leadership qualities, extensive experience in customer-centric strategies, collaborative business partnerships, and team leadership skills. This move aligns with the company's strategic objective of fostering a robust and diverse organizational culture.
Hegde boasts more than two decades of experience, having held significant roles in finance leadership. She holds a Chartered Accountant and MBA degree from the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies in Mumbai. In India, JFL operates a network of 1,888 Domino's stores across 397 cities.