Vishal Anand
About Vishal Anand
Vishal Anand serves as the Head of Business Development for Wendy's India, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at notable companies such as McDonald's India and Benetton Group. His expertise includes market identification, feasibility studies, and infrastructure planning for retail expansions.
Current Role at Wendy's India
Vishal Anand serves as the Head of Business Development for Wendy's India, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for driving business growth and strategic initiatives within the Indian market. His focus includes expanding Wendy's presence and enhancing brand visibility. Based in the Delhi Area, he leverages his extensive experience in the food and beverage sector to implement effective business strategies.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Before joining Wendy's, Vishal Anand accumulated significant experience in business development across various organizations. He worked as a Business Development Manager at Benetton Group from 2017 to 2019 in Gurgaon, India. Prior to that, he held the position of Deputy Manager-Business Development at McDonald's India for seven years, from 2007 to 2014. His career also includes roles at Metro Cash and Carry and Cafe Coffee Day, where he contributed to business expansion and development initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Vishal Anand studied at Rai Business School in New Delhi, where he earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) with a focus on Marketing from 2004 to 2006. His educational background equips him with essential marketing skills that complement his professional experience. He possesses expertise in negotiating agreements and memorandums of understanding (MOUs) for real estate acquisitions, as well as conducting market identification and feasibility studies critical for retail expansion.
Background in Retail Business Development
Vishal Anand has a strong background in infrastructure planning related to retail business development. His experience spans over a decade, during which he has developed skills in market analysis, strategic planning, and operational execution. His roles have involved assessing market opportunities and implementing strategies to enhance business performance in the retail sector.