Lenexis Foodworks Names Arvind R P as CEO Amid Expansion Plans

Lenexis Foodworks, which operates over 260 stores and owns brands such as Chinese Wok, Big Bowl and The Momo Co., has appointed Arvind R P as its Chief Executive Officer.

Arvind brings over 25 years of experience across sectors including QSR, FMCG, beauty, fashion and automotive. His background includes leadership roles focused on profit and loss management, brand transformation and building digital-led growth platforms.

Before joining Lenexis Foodworks, he served as Chief Business Officer (South) at McDonald’s India, where he was involved in driving business growth and strengthening brand strategy. Over his career, he has led initiatives across brand development, category expansion, digital transformation and team building.

At Lenexis Foodworks, Arvind will oversee the next phase of growth, with a focus on scaling the company’s portfolio, improving operational processes and building a structure to support expansion. The appointment comes as the company plans to expand its footprint to 500 stores by 2028 and strengthen its position across desi Chinese cuisine, bowl-based formats and the momo segment.

“We are delighted to welcome Arvind to Lenexis Foodworks at a pivotal stage in our journey. As we scale our brands and strengthen our presence across India, his deep experience in building consumer businesses, driving P&L growth, and creating digital-first organisations will be invaluable. Arvind’s leadership will help us sharpen execution, strengthen our operating backbone, and accelerate our ambition of building category-leading QSR brands.” Aayush Madhusudan Agrawal, Founder & Director, Lenexis Foodworks.

“Lenexis Foodworks has built a strong foundation with a portfolio of distinctive brands, and embodies the ambition of a new-age Indian food services platform. I am excited to join the team at this pivotal stage, and help accelerate growth. The opportunity to build a future-ready QSR platform and drive category leadership across brands is truly compelling.” Arvind R P, Chief Executive Officer, Lenexis Foodworks.

The appointment reflects the company’s focus on strengthening leadership as it scales operations in India’s competitive quick service restaurant segment, where regional formats and value-driven offerings continue to see demand across urban and emerging markets.