"Sumeet will assume responsibilities in February 2015, with an immediate focus on operations, brand building and customer service," the company said in a statement.
Sumeet joins Nando's from Reliance Brands Ltd where he most recently held the position of Business Head for Superdry, Brooks Bros, Diesel and Kenneth Cole brands.
"This appointment represents a commitment by the Nando's Group to building the Nando's brand in India - an exciting market that offers significant opportunities for growth and development," it added.
Nando's has operations in 23 countries, including Australia, Canada, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, the UK and the US.