Alexandria Restaurant Partners promotes CFO

Nazia Millwala has been promoted to chief financial officer for the Alexandria Restaurant Partners, the restaurant operator announced Monday.

Millwala joined ARP in January 2022 as the vice president of finance, and she helped restructure ARP’s financial framework. In her new role, she will lead the company’s finances and people management as well as working on operations with ARP’s leadership team.

“Nazia’s impact on ARP has been profound, and her expanded role within the company is a natural evolution of her commitment and expertise,” Scott Shaw, an ARP partner, said in a statement. “Her strategic vision will be vital as we continue to grow and strengthen our brand over the coming years.”

Before joining ARP, Millwala spent about 12 years at Yum! Brands, most recently as the national development director for KFC Canada. She led business transformations across multiple regions, including the Middle East and Canada, according to a news release. Millwala was part of a six-person leadership team that reversed a decade-long trend of KFC Canada store closures, instead growing the brand by opening more than 50 new restaurants in two years.

A chartered accountant, Millwala previously worked for KPMG as an audit associate. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wollongong in Australia and an MBA from IE Business School in Spain.

“I am thrilled to step into this role and continue working with an exceptional team at ARP,” she said in a statement. “Together, we will focus on sustainable growth, operational excellence and creating lasting value for both our team members and our guests.”

Alexandria Restaurant Partners owns, operates and/or manages more than 10 restaurants in Florida and Northern Virginia.