New Delhi: Pizza Hut, a division of US-based Yum! Brands, has fortified its leadership in the Indian Subcontinent with two key appointments — Pranav Dahiya as Chief Financial & Strategy Officer and Nazia Abidi as Chief People & Culture Officer. These strategic additions come at a time when the brand is accelerating its growth across India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives, underscoring its focus on scaling operations and nurturing a people-first culture.
Pranav Dahiya brings with him nearly two decades of cross-functional expertise in finance, corporate banking, strategic planning, and business operations. Prior to joining Yum! Brands, he served as the Chief Financial Officer at Chaayos, where he played a pivotal role in driving P&L-focused decisions, long-term planning, sourcing, compliance, and M&A. His earlier experience includes a successful career in corporate banking across various sectors and geographies. In his new role, Pranav will lead Pizza Hut’s finance and strategy, steering efforts toward scalability, governance excellence, and long-term value creation.
Nazia Abidi, with over ten years of experience in human resources, brings rich cross-market knowledge from consumer and tech-driven sectors. Previously, she was with the CarDekho Group, heading HR for Southeast Asia and playing a key role in growing its fintech vertical, rupyy. Her proficiency spans change management, employer branding, HR business partnering, and talent strategy. At Pizza Hut, Nazia will shape the people agenda, driving cultural transformation, talent development, and performance-led growth across the subcontinent.
Commenting on the leadership additions, Rohan Pewekar, Managing Director, Pizza Hut Indian Subcontinent, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Pranav and Nazia to the Pizza Hut leadership team. They join us at an exciting moment for the brand. With their leadership, we’re well-positioned to grow faster, lead smarter, and stay true to what matters – our people and our promise to customers.”
With over 900 stores across India offering dine-in, delivery, and takeaway services, Pizza Hut continues to strengthen its presence as one of the country’s most loved and trusted food brands.
