Bergner India, a premium cookware and kitchen solutions company, announced the elevation of Umesh Guptaa as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Bergner Impex (India).
Guptaa has been serving as the Managing Director of Bergner India since its inception. He has played a pivotal role in building the brand’s presence in the country and shaping its vision of bringing global innovation and world-class kitchenware to Indian homes.
In his new role as Managing Director & CEO, Guptaa will steer Bergner India towards its next chapter of growth by leading the brand’s long-term expansion strategy across categories, channels, and geographies. He will be responsible for deepening the company’s commitment to innovation, while strengthening its focus on cookware safety, product performance, and technology-led solutions tailored to the needs of Indian kitchens and promoting healthier cooking.
While the aim is a safer, smarter standard for Indian cooking, his mandate is to champion high-performance cookware built with safe, transparent materials.
Beyond products, Umesh Guptaa will expand community initiatives that bring home cooks and professional chefs together through learning programmes, and founder-led conversations. Most importantly, he will lead Bergner’s evolution from being a premium cookware label to a holistic culinary lifestyle brand, aligning closely with Bergner Group’s global leadership, ensuring the India business is set up to scale with relevance, responsibility, and long-term cultural impact.
Umesh Guptaa, Managing Director & CEO, Bergner India, said, “Bergner entered India with a simple but powerful belief — that Indian kitchens deserve the same level of innovation, safety, and design as any global market. As I step into the role of Managing Director & CEO, my vision is to build and strengthen Bergner India as a trusted companion in every kitchen — one that enables healthier cooking, inspires culinary creativity, and celebrates the emotional bond between food, family and everyday moments. We will continue to invest in product innovation, brand-building and community platforms that bring us closer to the modern Indian consumer.”
