Rohan Mirchandani, the co-founder of Epigamia, passed away on December 21 at the age of 41 due to a cardiac arrest. Mirchandani, who co-founded Drums Food International in 2013, played a pivotal role in establishing Epigamia as India’s leading Greek yoghurt brand.
In a joint statement, the company’s senior leadership, including COO Ankur Goel and co-founder Uday Thakker, expressed their grief:
“All of us at the Epigamia family deeply mourn this loss. Rohan was our mentor, friend, and leader. We remain steadfast in our determination to carry forward his dream with strength and vigour. Rohan’s vision and values will continue to guide us as we work together to honour the foundation he built and ensure his dream continues to thrive.”
Who was Rohan Mirchandani?
Rohan Mirchandani completed his education at Bergen Catholic High School in New Jersey. He pursued a Bachelor of Science in Finance and International Business at NYU Stern School of Business and later earned an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
He began his career in 2004 as an Associate in the CVC division at Duff & Phelps (formerly S&P) in the Greater New York City area. In 2005, he joined The Ross Group as a Board Member, a private holding company specializing in logistics and warehousing across North America.
In 2013, Mirchandani co-founded Drums Food International, the parent company of Epigamia, India’s first Greek yoghurt brand. Under his leadership as CEO, the company expanded its offerings to include a variety of preservative-free, plant-based, and lactose-free products such as yoghurt, smoothies, milkshakes, almond drinks, and cheese. Epigamia, backed by actress Deepika Padukone, aimed to expand into the Middle East by 2025-26 and achieve a revenue target of ₹250 crore this fiscal year.
Rohan Mirchandani held a 4.68% stake in the $160 million startup, making it the third-largest operator in its segment, according to Tracxn. Despite his significant contribution, his net worth remains undisclosed, and he had not sold any of his shares. His legacy as an innovator and visionary leader continues to inspire the Epigamia team.
