Krishnan Anand

Krishnan 'Kandy' Anand is an experienced executive and board member with a strong background in consumer-facing businesses. Currently serving as CEO and Chairman of Igniting Consumer Growth Acquisition Co. and CEO of Igniting Business Growth LLC, Anand also holds board positions at BAT and Wingstop Restaurants, Inc. Previously, Anand was Chief Growth Officer and CEO of Molson Coors International, with a focus on transformational growth and international expansion. Additional leadership roles include Chairman of the Compensation Committee at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Board Member at Empower Holdings Limited, and significant positions at The Coca-Cola Company. Anand holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad and a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.