Lenexis Foodworks Appoints Arvind R P as Chief Executive Officer
Lenexis Foodworks, a prominent company in the Desi Chinese QSR sector, operating a network of more than 260 stores including popular brands like Chinese Wok, Big Bowl, and The Momo Co., has recently named Arvind R P as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Arvind boasts an impressive background with over 25 years of diverse leadership experience across various industries such as QSR, FMCG, beauty, fashion, and automotive sectors, demonstrating a successful history in managing profit and loss, driving brand evolution, and establishing digital-driven strategies for growth.
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Before starting at Lenexis Foodworks, Arvind held the position of Chief Business Officer (South) at McDonald's India, where he was instrumental in enhancing business expansion and reinforcing the brand's strategic positioning.
Throughout his professional journey, he has spearheaded significant projects focused on brand development, innovative category strategies, comprehensive digital transformation, and the cultivation of top-performing teams.
Arvind R P, Chief Executive Officer, Lenexis Foodworks says, “Lenexis Foodworks has built a strong foundation with a portfolio of distinctive brands, and embodies the ambition of a new-age Indian food services platform. I am excited to join the team at this pivotal stage, and help accelerate growth”.
“The opportunity to build a future-ready QSR platform and drive category leadership across brands is truly compelling,” adds Arvind.
Arvind has been selected to oversee the forthcoming stage of rapid expansion at Lenexis Foodworks, which includes expanding the company's brand portfolio, enhancing operational efficiency, and developing a forward-thinking structure.
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“We are delighted to welcome Arvind to Lenexis Foodworks at a pivotal stage in our journey. As we scale our brands and strengthen our presence across India, his deep experience in building consumer businesses, driving P&L growth, and creating digital-first organisations will be invaluable”.
“Arvind’s leadership will help us sharpen execution, strengthen our operating backbone, and accelerate our ambition of building category-leading QSR brands,” says Aayush Madhusudan Agrawal, Founder & Director, Lenexis Foodworks.
This decision coincides with the company's increased focus on expanding its presence in various regions, with a goal of reaching 500 stores by 2028, as well as solidifying its position as a leader in Desi Chinese cuisine, bowl-style dining, and the rapidly growing momo market.
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The appointment signifies the organization's commitment to enhancing leadership as it expands its operations in India's fiercely competitive quick service restaurant sector, where local variations and cost-effective offerings are in high demand in both urban and emerging markets.