Rebel Foods appoints co-founder Ankush Grover as CEO

IPO-bound cloud kitchen company Rebel Foods has appointed cofounder Ankush Grover as its new chief executive, replacing Jaydeep Barman who will transition into a chairman and group CEO role.

Ankush Grover previously served as India CEO at Rebel Foods, the company behind brands like Faasos and Behrouz Biryani.

This leadership change comes as the Temasek-backed firm works to simplify its operations and strengthen its core focus, possibly preparing for a stock market launch. Meanwhile, there are still concerns about how some of its high-end brands are performing.

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“We are pleased to announce a leadership transition at Rebel Foods. Ankush Grover, cofounder and previously CEO – India, has been elevated to Global CEO of Rebel Foods. Over the years, Ankush has played a pivotal role in building Rebel from the ground up and scaling it across markets. In his expanded role, all core functions—including technology, finance, marketing, and human resources—will now report directly to him,” a spokesperson of the unicorn said.

Rebel Foods said that all key departments—technology, finance, marketing, and HR—will now report directly to CEO Ankush Grover.

As part of its ongoing restructuring, the company has shut down its offices in Gurugram and Bengaluru, moving all operations and staff to its Mumbai headquarters.

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About Rebel Foods

Founded in 2011 by Jaydeep Barman and Kallol Banerjee, Rebel Foods became a unicorn in October 2021 after raising $175 million in a round led by Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). The company is currently valued at $1.4 billion.

Based in Mumbai, Rebel Foods is now exploring acquisitions, investments, and partnerships with restaurant brands generating over ₹50 crore in annual revenue.