Devyani Foods has appointed Komal Anand as the chief executive officer of Creambell Ice Cream. In his new role, Anand will be responsible for steering the company’s strategic direction, expanding its market presence, and driving growth within India’s competitive ice cream segment. His appointment marks a key leadership addition aimed at strengthening Creambell’s brand positioning and operational efficiency.
Anand has updated his LinkedIn profile to reflect this new role.
Prior to this, he was the Managing Director at Havmor Ice Cream from January 2021 to September 2025. His earlier stint at McCain Foods India spanned over six years, from July 2014 to January 2021, where he held multiple leadership roles, including Director of Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain and Head of Sales.
Before joining McCain, Anand spent over six years with PepsiCo India between April 2008 and June 2014, serving as Vice President, Beverages – Modern Trade and On Premise and later as Director, Sales for Beverages and Foods. His prior experience also includes working with Reliance Retail as Sourcing and Merchandising Head, FMCG from July 2006 to April 2008, and Reckitt Benckiser between March 2002 and June 2006, where he rose to the position of Head of Trade Marketing and Sales Development.
Anand began his career with Dabur India in May 1996, where he held several key positions including Senior Product Manager, Area Sales Manager and Branch Head, and Product Manager during his four-year tenure. His extensive experience across global and Indian FMCG majors positions him to lead Creambell into its next phase of growth and innovation.
