With a career built around creating memorable dining experiences, F&B veteran, Ms. Deepa Hall heads the Food & Beverage division at Reliance Brands Limited, comprising Pret A Manger, EL&N London, and Armani Caffè in India.

With an eye on the future, Deepa is also spearheading the launch and expansion of new, global F&B brands for Reliance Brands, bringing fresh, differentiated dining concepts to the evolving Indian market.

Deepa’s journey in the industry began as a young store manager at Starbucks, where she developed a strong flair for people and building teams to create exceptional customer experiences.

With her strong belief that the greatest ingredients are our people and that when we empower them, excellence isn’t just a goal, but a way of working, Deepa has consistently focused on developing talent and creating strong organizational cultures.

With over two decades of experience, she has held senior leadership roles at Starbucks Coffee Company across the U.S., India, China and Japan. From launching and running Tata Starbucks in India to opening the iconic Starbucks Reserve Roasteries in Shanghai and Tokyo, her journey spanning continents and cultures has been nothing short of exceptional.

Today, at Reliance Brands, she steers a portfolio that blends the fast pace of QSR with the elegance of luxury cafés, bringing global flavours to Indian tables.