Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, April 2026 – Rassense Private Limited, the largest Indian-owned contract food services company, announced the appointment of Ramkumar Rajaram as its Chief Operations Excellence Officer. In this role, Ramkumar will lead enterprise-wide initiatives to embed operational excellence, enhance efficiency, strengthen the company’s business portfolio, deliver targeted EBITDA outcomes, and drive transformation across processes, technology, and execution.
In addition to his role as Chief Operations Excellence Officer Ramkumar will continue as a member of the company’s Executive Council to steer the next phase of the company’s growth.
With over three decades of experience in industrial catering and food services, Ramkumar has held leadership roles at organizations such as ISS, Sodexo, Maxx Hospitality, and CRCL, along with an international stint at Vassi Hospitality, Dubai. His extensive domain expertise and proven ability to scale up operations reinforce his leadership credentials.
Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Sanjay Kumar, MD & CEO, Rassense Pvt. Ltd., said, “Ramkumar’s depth in operations and his ability to scale with discipline make him integral to our growth journey. Ramkumar was amongst the first key leaders in the company to have been vested with equity. This appointment further strengthens the enterprise focus on efficiency, profitability, and execution excellence.”
Commenting on his appointment, Mr Ramkumar said, “Having been part of the CRCL LBO journey and its reconstitution into Rassense Pvt Ltd, I now look forward to strengthening our operational backbone while driving efficiency and sustainable growth. This role allows me to contribute more strategically as we at Rassense focus on organic growth to build a business with strong foundations.”
Rassense Private Limited is India’s largest Indian-owned contract food services provider, delivering over 350,000 meals daily across the country. The company operates with a workforce of over 4,500 employees, all of whom receive full statutory benefits and health coverage. Focused on scalable technology, institutional governance, inclusive leadership, and environmental responsibility, Rassense serves large reputed industrial hubs, educational institutions, and hospitals across India.
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