Shah Shabir
Chief Franchise Officer ( CFO - Franchising)
Shah Shabir is the Chief Franchise Officer of Tea Heist and brings with him over 16 years of rich experience in franchising, business development, and operational leadership. Over the course of his career, he has been actively involved in building, launching, and scaling franchise-driven businesses across multiple markets, giving him deep insight into the dynamics of sustainable brand growth.
As a growth-oriented leader, Shah Shabir possesses strong expertise in franchise development, market expansion strategies, operational management, and process optimization. His strategic approach to identifying new market opportunities, evaluating location feasibility, and implementing scalable operating systems has played a crucial role in shaping Tea Heist into a structured and expansion-ready brand.
At Tea Heist, he is responsible for end-to-end business operations, overseeing everything from franchise partner onboarding and outlet rollout to performance monitoring, operational standardization, training frameworks, and quality assurance. His hands-on leadership ensures that every Tea Heist outlet operates with consistency, efficiency, and adherence to brand standards, while also maintaining strong unit-level profitability.
With a clear vision for long-term and sustainable growth, Shah Shabir combines industry knowledge with practical execution. His deep understanding of the food & beverage franchising ecosystem, coupled with his commitment to operational excellence, continues to drive Tea Heist’s expansion across new geographies and position the brand for nationwide presence and enduring success.
Aakash Sawant
Head - Operations and store Designing
Aakash Dipak serves as the Director – Operations at Tea Heist and plays a critical role in ensuring smooth, efficient, and standardized operations across all outlets. With strong hands-on experience in operational management and interior design execution, he brings a unique blend of functionality and aesthetics to the brand.
He possesses extensive knowledge of café and retail operations, including workflow planning, vendor coordination, equipment placement, and store readiness. His expertise in interior designing and outlet layout planning ensures that every Tea Heist store is visually appealing, space-efficient, and aligned with the brand’s identity while also supporting operational efficiency.
At Tea Heist, Aakash Dipak is responsible for end-to-end operational execution, covering store design approvals, interior implementation, site coordination, timeline management, and operational setup. He works closely with franchise partners to ensure that each outlet is delivered as per brand standards, within defined timelines and budgets.
His structured approach, attention to detail, and strong understanding of operational processes help maintain consistency, quality, and scalability across locations. Through his leadership, Tea Heist continues to deliver a uniform customer experience while expanding into new markets.
Ganesh Pakhare
Head – Supply Chain
Ganesh Devidas serves as the Head – Supply Chain at Tea Heist and brings extensive experience in tea raw materials sourcing and supply chain management. With in-depth knowledge of tea leaves, blends, and allied raw materials, he plays a vital role in maintaining the quality, consistency, and reliability that define the Tea Heist experience.
His expertise spans procurement planning, vendor development, quality assurance, inventory management, and logistics coordination. Having worked closely with tea producers and suppliers, Ganesh Devidas possesses a strong understanding of tea grading, sourcing standards, seasonal variations, and quality control processes, ensuring that only the best raw materials are used across all Tea Heist outlets.
At Tea Heist, he is responsible for end-to-end supply chain operations, including sourcing of tea raw materials, consumables, packaging, and equipment coordination. He ensures uninterrupted supply to franchise locations while optimizing costs and maintaining strict quality benchmarks.
