Mumbai: Rohan Mirchandanico-founder of the yogurt brand EpigymiaDied on December 21 at the age of 42. Sudden cardiac arrestthe company said in a statement.
Mirchandani, an alumnus of the Wharton School and NYU Stern School of Business, founded Epigemia Parent. Drums Food International In 2013, it introduced the flavor Greek yogurt Popularized the brand and marketed products on Indian retail shelves. Positioned as a health snack brand, Epigemia broadened its slate of offerings – offering consumers artisan yogurts, smoothies, milkshakes, plant-based yogurts and lactose-free yogurts.
Epigamia’s senior leadership – led by COO and founding member Ankur Goyal, co-founder and director Uday Thakur – along with Mirchandani’s family on the board Will continue to carry out the day-to-day operations of the company with the full support of the Off Directors. The new-age brand is backed by investors like Verlinvest and DSG Consumer Partners.
“All of us in the Epigamia family will be deeply saddened by this loss. Rohan was our mentor, friend and leader. We stand firm in our commitment to pursue his dream with strength and passion. Rohan’s Vision and Values will continue to guide us as we work together to honor the foundation they built and ensure their dream continues to flourish,” Goyal and Thakur said in a statement. Marico Chairman Harsh Mariwala said Mirchandani’s death is a significant loss to the business community. “We will work closely with the company’s leadership to take Rohan’s legacy to greater heights,” the Epigemia board said.