An alumnus of the Stanford Graduate School of Business, Mahesh Reddy also holds a Major in Business Strategy from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and a bachelor’s degree from Christ University.
With a strong academic foundation in business and strategy, he has built an illustrious career spanning over 25 years in strategic leadership roles across regional, national, and international markets, including key positions at Café Coffee Day and Pizza Corner.
Mahesh is currently the Chief Executive Officer at GOPIZZA India, where he drives the company’s nationwide operations and growth agenda. Under his leadership, GOPIZZA has raised over USD 25 million to expand across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai, with the goal of establishing 100 outlets by 2026.
He has also spearheaded the diversification of GOPIZZA’s portfolio with the launch of DALKOMI — India’s first authentic Korean dessert brand in Dec 2024 — and Gochujang, an authentic Korean street food brand in June 2025, further strengthening the company’s presence in India’s dynamic food market.