Westlife Foodworld Ltd, McDonald's India franchisee, appointed Shardul Doshi as Chief Financial Officer effective immediately. Doshi succeeds Sanjay Sharma, bringing extensive FMCG finance expertise to drive growth amid 20%+ YoY revenue surge in Q2 FY26.
Westlife Foodworld Ltd announced the appointment of Shardul Doshi as Chief Financial Officer, replacing Sanjay Sharma who resigned for personal reasons. The BSE filing on December 15, 2025, confirms Doshi's immediate effect, aligning with the company's aggressive expansion of 500+ McDonald's outlets across West and South India.
Leadership Transition Highlights:
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Doshi boasts 15+ years in finance, including stints at Hindustan Unilever and Jubilant Foodworks, specializing in capital markets and M&A.
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Sharma served 5 years, overseeing IPO and debt reduction; smooth handover ensures continuity.
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Strategic timing supports 45 new stores planned for FY26, targeting ₹3,500 Cr revenue amid premium menu push.
This move reinforces financial discipline as Westlife navigates competitive QSR landscape post-Covid recovery.
Sources: BSE Announcements, Moneycontrol, Economic Times