Gurgaon, Haryana, India, December 2025 — Elior Group has announced the appointment of Ashwani Vohra as Managing Director of Elior India. With over 25 years of experience spanning food services, retail, hospitality, and large-scale operations management, Ashwani will be responsible for driving Elior’s growth strategy in India and strengthening operational excellence across the business.
A recognised business leader in the Indian market, Ashwani Vohra has held several senior leadership roles across organisations, consistently delivering strong year-on-year profitable growth. He is widely known for his ability to transform and industrialise operations, build client- and consumer-centric teams, and deliver transformative growth through innovative and bespoke offerings, with nutrition, wellness, and sustainability at the core of his leadership approach.
Commenting on the appointment, Daniel Derichebourg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Elior Group, said, “We are delighted to welcome Ashwani Vohra to Elior India as Managing Director. His deep knowledge of the Indian market, his strategic vision, and his proven ability to grow and transform complex operations are major assets to support Elior’s ambition in the region. His arrival marks an important milestone in strengthening our presence in India.”
The appointment reflects Elior Group’s continued focus on strengthening leadership in high-growth markets and reinforcing its commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth in India.
About Elior Group
Elior Group, founded in 1991, is a world leader in contract catering and multiservices, and a benchmark player across business & industry, local authorities, education, and health & welfare markets. Operating across eleven countries, the Group generated €6.15 billion in revenue in fiscal 2024–2025.
With 133,000 employees, Elior Group serves 3.2 million people every day at 20,200 restaurants and points of sale across three continents, while also delivering a range of services designed to care for buildings and their occupants in an environmentally responsible manner. Elior Group has been a member of the United Nations Global Compact since 2004, reaching advanced level in 2015.
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