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Epigamia appoints FMCG veteran Ritesh Gauba CEO as COO Ankur Goel becomes cofounder
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Published on 4 May 2026
A Mars executive steps in after a cofounder’s death
Deepika Padukone-backed D2C brand Epigamia has named former Mars executive Ritesh Gauba as CEO, tapping over 24 years of FMCG experience. COO Ankur Goel has been elevated to cofounder. The leadership changes follow the death of cofounder Rohan Mirchandani in December 2024. Epigamia sells across ecommerce, quick commerce, and 25,000 retail touchpoints, having raised about $60 million.
- Ritesh Gauba joins Epigamia as CEO from Mars experience
- Ankur Goel promoted to cofounder alongside existing leadership
- Changes come after cofounder Rohan Mirchandani passed away
- Brand operates in 30+ cities and sells via retail plus online
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