Indian Craft Brewery welcomes Kunal Joshi as the new Business Head

(Bengaluru, 12^th August)– Indian Craft Brewery (ICB) has announced the appointment of Kunal Joshi as its new Business Head. With an experience of over two decades in the hospitality and F&B space, Kunal steps into the role to lead ICB through its next phase of growth and innovation.

In his new role, Kunal will head the overall business operations of ICB’s flagship 2-acre, 1500-seater brewery in Bengaluru.  He will lead end-to-end operations while also driving the brand’s taproom expansion plans and multi-vertical growth strategy.

“Craft beer is more than just a beverage- it is a celebration of storytelling, community, and passion. These are values I have always resonated with and ICB brings them to life in the most authentic way. I am thrilled to join a team that is so committed and dynamic and I look forward to contributing to the next chapter of this remarkable journey.”, said Kunal Joshi, Business Head, ICB

Kunal brings with him an impressive leadership journey with senior roles at Hard Rock Cafe India, V&RO Hospitality, Sidecar India, and Krispy Kreme. From launching high-volume outlets to leading cross-functional teams and driving record-breaking revenues, he has consistently delivered results across formats and regions. During his tenure at Hard Rock Cafe India, he was instrumental in the post-pandemic revival of the brand, successfully launching five new outlets.

Gopichand, Founder, ICB added - “Kunal’s appointment comes at a time when ICB is entering a new phase of growth and experimentation. His deep understanding of operations and guest experiences, coupled with a proven track record in scaling hospitality brands makes him the ideal partner to help us realise our long-term vision. We are excited to have him on board.”

Kunal is an alumnus of IHM Goa with a Diploma in Hotel Management, holds a BA from Delhi University, and a Diploma in Business Management from IMT Ghaziabad.

About ICB:  ICB located on a 2-acre campus near Manyata Tech Park is India’s largest premium microbrewery & one of Asia’s most ambitious craft ventures. With deep roots in Indian culinary traditions and brewing innovation, it’s quickly becoming India’s new craft capital.