Mumbai, Aug 13: Speciality Restaurants Limited has elevated Avik Chatterjee as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective Q1 FY27. He steps into the role after serving as Executive Director – Innovation & New Formats at Speciality Restaurants, where he was responsible for developing new restaurant concepts and formats across the group.
A second-generation entrepreneur, Chatterjee grew up closely associated with the legacy of Mainland China, the Company’s flagship brand, founded by his father, Chairman & Managing Director Anjanmoy Chatterjee. That association has shaped his understanding of the business from the ground up and now informs his approach as he takes on a broader leadership mandate.
As Director & CEO, Chatterjee will now oversee Speciality Restaurants‘ broader portfolio, which includes Mainland China, Oh! Calcutta, Asia Kitchen by Mainland China, Sigree, Hoppipola, Episode One, Sweet Bengal, Gong, Walters Burger (QSR) and other formats across India and international markets.His priorities include strengthening the Company’s existing brands, expanding into new markets and building new restaurant concepts suited to changing customer preferences, alongside a continued focus on operational efficiency.
Commenting on the leadership Mr. Anjanmoy Chatterjee, Chairman & Managing Director, Speciality Restaurants Limited, said, “Avik has grown up within this business and has, over the years, worked across nearly every part of it, from menu and format development to operations and brand strategy. This transition reflects a natural progression rather than a departure for either of us; I remain closely involved as Chairman. Placing him in charge of day-to-day operations allows the Company to draw on both its established strengths and a clear understanding of where the industry is headed.”
Speaking on his appointment Avik Chatterjee, Director & CEO, Speciality Restaurants Limited, said: “Speciality Restaurants has spent the last three decades building brands that customers consistently return to and my role as CEO is to strengthen that foundation rather than reinvent it. We will continue to reinforce our core brands while placing greater emphasis on newer formats, including cloud kitchens, smaller footprints, and concepts aligned with evolving consumer dining habits. Over the next three quarters, we aim to significantly expand our presence in Mumbai with 12 to 15 new Walters stores, supported by a cloud kitchen to enhance our delivery footprint. At the same time, we will focus on improving operational efficiency, leveraging technology more effectively and elevating the overall customer experience. Our approach for the coming quarters remains clear: scale what is working, empower our teams on the ground, and expand thoughtfully into the right cities with the right formats.”