Ironhill India, one of the country’s leading microbrewery chains, has appointed Vejay Anand as the new chief executive officer. Vejay comes with over three decades of experience spanning the corporate and entrepreneurship ecosystem. He will now lead the Ironhill India team toward its next phase of growth.

Vejay is an experienced professional with a proven track record of success in leadership positions. Known as a creative thinker and problem-solver who excels at guiding teams through challenging projects, he has held leadership positions in Café Coffee Day, Future Group, and Intel among others.

Commenting on the new appointment, Teja Chekuri, founder - Ironhill India & Global Restaurateur, said, “When I met Vejay, we instantly clicked on our shared passion for microbrews. Given his vast experience in leading large teams, driving performance, and uniting them towards a common goal, I am confident that under his guidance the team will rapidly move towards the next phase of successful growth.”

“Microbrewery is a booming segment in India. I was impressed with the growth that Ironhill India has achieved under Teja’s leadership. As I step into my new role, I look forward to strengthening their existing position as market leaders and exploring new possibilities as we expand further into multiple cities. I look forward to working with the team.” Vejay Anand, chief executive officer, Ironhill India, also added as he takes charge this month.

Ironhill India was started in 2017 as the first microbrewery in Andhra Pradesh. Today it is present in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, with plans to expand footprints across Maharashtra, Goa, Orissa, Rajasthan, Pondicherry, Haryana, and Chandigarh.