Sajith Karunan
About Sajith Karunan
Sajith Karunan is the Senior Director APAC - Kitchens and Virtual Brands at Delivery Hero in Singapore, with extensive experience in the food and beverage industry.
Current Title and Role
Sajith Karunan currently serves as the Senior Director APAC - Kitchens and Virtual Brands at Delivery Hero, based in Singapore. In this role, he oversees the expansion and operational efficiency of kitchens and virtual brands across the APAC region. His responsibilities include developing strategies to scale virtual brands and optimizing the performance of cloud kitchen operations to enhance customer experience.
Professional Experience at Delivery Hero
Sajith has been with Delivery Hero since 2019. He initially served as the Regional Director APAC - Kitchens and Brands for two years. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in expanding Delivery Hero's kitchen and virtual brand operations across the region. His expertise lies in driving operational efficiency and implementing innovative strategies to improve service delivery in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry.
Previous Roles
Before joining Delivery Hero, Sajith held several senior positions in the food and beverage industry. He was the Senior Vice President of Operations at Rebel Foods (formerly Faasos) in 2019. Between 2013 and 2019, he served in various capacities at Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd., including Vice President of Operations - Region South, Vice President - Head of Training, Customer Experience and International Business, and AVP - International Business and Institutional Sales. His experience also includes roles at Global Franchise Architects and BDC Holdings.
Educational Background
Sajith Karunan has a strong educational foundation, particularly in business and management. He earned a PG Certificate Program in Market Research and Data Analytics from MICA in 2019. He also completed an Executive Certificate Program in Management from the Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad in 2016. Sajith holds a DHMCT in Hotel Management and Catering Technology from the Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Trivandrum, and has an early educational background from Kendriya Vidyalaya.
Industry Expertise
With over two decades of experience in the food and beverage industry, Sajith Karunan has developed a deep understanding of market dynamics and consumer behavior in the APAC region. He has a proven track record in operations management, virtual brand scaling, and driving customer satisfaction. Sajith is known for his ability to leverage data analytics to make informed business decisions and improve operational outcomes. He is also recognized for mentoring and developing future leaders in the organizations he has worked for.