Specialty coffee brand abCoffee appoints Rohit Tiwari as its President of Operations

Specialty coffee brand abCoffee has appointed Rohit Tiwari as its President of Operations, marking a significant step in its expansion plans.

Tiwari, who brings over 15 years of experience in scaling hospitality and customer-focused businesses, is expected to spearhead the brand's aggressive growth targets.

A veteran with a proven track record  

Tiwari's career spans notable roles, including leadership positions at Airtel, OYO, and PrepLadder. At Airtel, he expanded customer acquisition touchpoints to over 600,000 nationwide, showcasing his skill in building extensive distribution networks.

His stints at OYO as Director of Global PMO and at PrepLadder as Vice President of Business further solidified his expertise in operational efficiency and team scaling.  

abCoffee’s rapid rise in India's coffee market  

Founded in 2022 by entrepreneur Abhijeet Anand, abCoffee has already established itself as a disruptor in the coffee segment. The chain, known for its grab-and-go model and specialty coffee offerings, operates 77 small-format stores, primarily in Mumbai and Bengaluru.

In March 2024, the coffee chain raised $3.4 million in a Series A funding round led by Nexus Venture Partners. Tanglin Venture Partners, an existing investor, also participated. Notably, it plans to open 10,000 outlets across the country within the next decade.