Akash Srivastava is a seasoned Retail and Hospitality professional with 11 years of experience across Business Development, Retail Real Estate, Leasing, Project Management, Franchising & Market Entry strategy and holds a Masters degree in Retail Management.

Akash is currently strategizing & spearheading the Store expansion for Jubilant foodworks across India for all their brands. Akash has been instrumental in setting up and establishing the business development for Chaayos – one of India’s most loved Chai cafés opening over 50 stores across multiple cities and formats.

Prior to Chaayos, he has ably lead the store expansion for Tata Starbucks during their fastest growth years in India and managed business development for KFC as well.

Akash has networked extensively with major real estate developers across India to procure the finest real estate for brands. He has launched over 100 outlets across Malls, Highstreets, Airports, Highways, Hospitals, Metro Stations and various other retail Channels.

Akash is an Alumni Advisor with Birla Institute of Management ( BIMTECH) for their academic advisory committee and voluntarily contributes for the National Skill development council of India ( NSDC) advising the Govt. on curriculum formulation for Retail Entrepreneurs in India.

Akash works with an entrepreneurial bent of mind, is ownership driven and has strong business acumen to lead the teams in achieving organizational objectives.

Akash is a regular speaker at various retail forums, including CII, PhD chamber of commerce, Food forums, Shopping centre forums and various other summits.