Avani V Davda

Avani V Davda, is an MBA (NMIMS) with a Graduation degree from H.R. College of Commerce and Economics. As the first CEO at Tata Starbucks, the youngest CEO in the Tata Group (at the age of 33) Smt. Avani is a business leader with diverse experience in operating and leadership roles across consumer, retail and hospitality industry. Known for her strategic skills and leadership qualities across consumer, retail and hospitality industries, Avani has scripted her success story in building premium brand experience in the consumer and retail space. As the founding CEO, she successfully set up the JV Company and created the right leadership and cultural environment that resulted in aggressive expansion of over 85 Starbucks stores in India in 3 years In 2014, she ranked 13 on 'The Most Innovative Women in Food and Drink' list in Fortune and Food & Wine. She is on the Board of NIIT Ltd, Mahindra Logistics Ltd, Wellness Forever Medicare Pvt Ltd. She has served as Managing Director of Godrej Nature’s basket.