Our leadership team transcends traditional roles, embodying a collective vision for innovation and growth. Beyond day-to-day operations, they are architects of strategic direction, ensuring every decision aligns with our organisational objectives. They foster collaboration, empower our team and drive us towards excellence, epitomising the spirit of innovation and inclusivity that defines our company culture.
Founder, Akulas Arena Food Services
Akulas Arena Food Services stands on the strong foundation laid by Akula Mallikarjuna, whose entrepreneurial journey was deeply inspired by the vision and values of his father, Late Mr. Akula Chalapathi. Rooted in tradition, discipline, and service, Mr. Chalapathi’s early foray into the hospitality industry instilled a deep respect for quality food, ethical operations, and customer trust—principles that continue to define the organization today.
Carrying this legacy forward, Akula Mallikarjuna played a pivotal role in transforming a family-run hospitality business into a professionally managed, multi-vertical enterprise. With a forward-looking mindset, he expanded operations beyond traditional restaurants into hotels, institutional catering, and organized food services, marking a significant evolution in scale and structure.
Under his leadership, the organization actively participated in government, PSU, and institutional tenders, successfully managing multiple business units simultaneously across locations. His ability to balance operational control with strategic growth enabled the company to handle complex hospitality environments—ranging from pilgrim-centric services to corporate and educational institutions.
Known for his hands-on leadership style, resilience, and deep industry understanding, Akula Mallikarjuna laid the groundwork for corporate governance, long-term partnerships, and operational excellence. His efforts not only strengthened the brand’s credibility across Tirumala and Tirupati but also prepared the organization for pan-India expansion and future generations of leadership.
Today, his vision continues to guide Akulas Arena Food Services as it evolves into a structured, process-driven corporate entity—firmly rooted in heritage, yet confidently aligned with modern hospitality standards.
Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer
Akulas Arena Food Services Pvt Ltd
Akula Manoj, Managing Director & CEO of Akulas Arena Food Services, represents the third generation of a 70+ year hospitality legacy, while bringing over 15 years of hands-on corporate experience into the organization. His leadership marks a decisive shift from a traditional family-run enterprise to a professionally governed, process-driven corporate institution.
With deep exposure to corporate operations, compliance, institutional management, and large-scale service delivery, Akula Manoj has played a key role in redefining organizational structure, introducing standard operating procedures (SOPs), policy frameworks, internal controls, and performance-driven governance models across the business.
Under his stewardship, Akulas Arena has strengthened its presence in institutional catering, premium educational campuses, corporate cafeterias, railways, airports, and large-scale catering operations, while simultaneously laying a strong foundation for restaurant brands and hotel ventures. His ability to manage multiple business units across cities and states, while ensuring compliance, quality, and profitability, reflects a strong blend of strategic vision and execution excellence.
Akula Manoj is known for his systems-oriented approach, emphasis on process discipline, and focus on scalable growth. He actively drives innovation in food operations, cost optimization, vendor management, manpower planning, and client relationship management—ensuring long-term partnerships with corporates, institutions, and government bodies.
Balancing legacy with modernization, his vision is to position Akulas Arena Food Services as a nationally respected hospitality platform, built on trust, transparency, operational excellence, and sustainable growth—while preserving the values passed down through generations.
At Akulas Arena Food Services, we believe exceptional food is only complete with exceptional service. With over 22 years of industry expertise