About Leadership

Our leadership is a unified board of seven strategic partners who combine high-level corporate governance with operational expertise to drive Zenith’s "Pure-Chain" vision toward global market dominance.

A sleek close-up of the Zenith Pure logo on a clean white background.
A sleek close-up of the Zenith Pure logo on a clean white background.

Our Philosophy

Our philosophy is built on the "Pure-Chain" concept—a commitment to delivering the "Peak of Purity" by maintaining strict control over the entire journey of our products, from sourcing and production to the final consumer experience. We prioritize health-focused, high-velocity solutions through an asset-light model that combines premium quality with accessible, modern retail concepts.

Leadership Team

Madan Marshal

He leads corporate governance and strategic oversight, ensuring that the company’s expansion remains aligned with international professional standards. His role is critical in maintaining the structural integrity of the partnership as it scales toward its 5-year growth targets.

Jose Pelkis

A key architect of the company’s long-term growth roadmap, focusing on identifying new market opportunities and strategic partnership development. He ensures that Zenith’s diversified portfolio remains competitive across both retail and experiential segments.

Jayachandra Narendranath

Managing Director

Founder & Director

As the Lead Partner, he is the primary visionary directing the overall brand architecture and high-level commercial strategy for Zenith Global Foodworks. He oversees the global scaling of the "Pure-Chain" philosophy and the integration of the group's diverse FMCG and QSR verticals.

He is responsible for operational excellence, overseeing the high-velocity business model to ensure seamless execution from production to the final consumer. His focus is on the coordination of infrastructure projects and driving partnership-level operational efficiency.

Vinod A

Founder & Director

Director

Founder & Director

Muhammed Salman

He manages the strategic direction of the Zenith ecosystem, ensuring synergy between the various category brands like STILL, R-Berry, and Native Bites. His role involves high-level decision-making to maintain brand consistency across all consumer touchpoints.

Tessel Majeed

He oversees the alignment of all new project proposals with the company’s financial and corporate targets. By auditing Key Result Areas (KRAs), he ensures that every initiative contributes directly to the firm’s dominant market position and expansion goals.

Mangesh Jayakumar

Director

Director

He leads the development and market positioning of Zenith’s FMCG pillars, focusing on the launch and sustainability of high-margin product lines. His role is vital in navigating the complexities of the D2C and retail sectors to maximize brand equity.

Director