Healthy food brand Epigamia is entering a new leadership chapter. The company has appointed Ritesh Gauba as its Chief Executive Officer, while elevating Ankur Goel to the role of co-founder and COO.
The transition follows a period of internal leadership continuity. Goel had been steering the business as acting head since December 2024, alongside co-founder Uday Thakker and growth head Ajinkya Poundrik, after the passing of co-founder Rohan Mirchandani.
The leadership reshuffle comes on the back of a strong year for the brand. Backed by Verlinvest, Epigamia reported over 50% growth in FY26, along with improved profitability—signaling a phase of both scale and discipline.
Gauba brings with him deep experience across FMCG and consumer brands, with prior stints at Pladis, Mars, and Britannia. His appointment points to Epigamia’s intent to strengthen execution as it expands further in India’s rapid-evolving health-focutilized food segment.
Founded with a focus on modern dairy and healthy snacking, Epigamia has built a strong presence across categories like Greek yogurt, smoothies, and protein snacks. The brand continues to scale its footprint across retail shelves, e-commerce platforms, and quick commerce channels.
To date, the company has raised around $60 million from investors including Danone Manifesto Ventures and DSG Consumer, among others.
As the better-for-you food segment in India becomes increasingly competitive, this leadership shift signals Epigamia’s next phase—balancing growth with operational strength under a refreshed executive structure.
-By Muskan Dengra
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