As President of Alexandria Restaurant Partners (ARP), Nazia Millwala draws on extensive experience in financial strategy, organizational leadership and the global restaurant industry to guide the company’s continued evolution. In her role, she shapes ARP’s overall vision while fostering a people-first culture, strengthening core operations and driving sustainable, long-term growth across the portfolio.

Born and raised in Dubai, Millwala earned a degree in commerce from the University of Wollongong in Australia and an International MBA from IE Business School in Madrid, Spain. She began her career at KPMG, one of the Big Four accounting firms, where her work with Fortune 500 companies sharpened her expertise in financial analysis and strategic planning.

Millwala later joined Yum! Brands, the parent company of KFC and Taco Bell, and formerly Pizza Hut, holding roles across finance, marketing and development in multiple international markets. The breadth of that experience gave her a comprehensive understanding of the restaurant business and the interconnected roles that finance, brand strategy, operations and development play in building successful hospitality concepts.

In 2022, Millwala joined Alexandria Restaurant Partners as Vice President of Finance. She went on to serve as Chief Financial Officer before being named President. Today, her strategic vision centers on unlocking the full potential of ARP’s portfolio by evolving its restaurant brands, optimizing marketing strategies and deepening community connections throughout the company’s established markets in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida.

Grounded in a belief that genuine human connection is fundamental to hospitality, Millwala champions an approach to leadership that prioritizes both people and performance. Her commitment to operational excellence, thoughtful growth and meaningful community engagement continues to shape the future of ARP and its restaurants.

Outside of ARP, Millwala is an avid runner and traveler who has explored 75 countries. Her appreciation for different cultures and new experiences informs both her global perspective and her approach to leadership and hospitality.