Nazia Abidi has been appointed as the Chief People Officer of Pizza Hut for the Indian Subcontinent, marking a significant step in her dynamic HR leadership journey. She stepped into the role in June 2025, bringing with her a strong background in talent management, employee engagement, and strategic HR operations.
Prior to joining Pizza Hut, Nazia served as Director of Human Resources at CarDekho Group for five years, where she played a vital role in scaling HR operations, nurturing talent, and strengthening organizational culture during a period of rapid growth. Before that, she held multiple HR leadership roles at Samsung Electronics, focusing on HRBP, talent acquisition, and employer branding, with a key role in driving campus engagement and recruitment across South West Asia.
A seasoned HR professional with over a decade of diverse experience across technology, automotive, and consumer sectors, Nazia’s appointment reflects Pizza Hut’s commitment to fostering a people-first culture and accelerating organizational growth through human capital excellence.