Milind Pant

Milind Pant is a global business leader with a career centered on driving transformational growth and strategic shifts in multi-billion-dollar organizations across industries.

As Chief Executive Officer of Amway, the world’s largest direct selling company, Milind spearheaded a transformation over nearly six years. Under his leadership, Amway, a private and family-owned company with $7.7B in revenue, transitioned its business model to focus on empowering over a million micro-entrepreneurs, fostering the growth of global health and wellness communities. Milind was responsible for setting Amway’s strategic vision, overseeing global operations, and driving enterprise performance, while serving on and reporting directly to the Board of Directors.

Before his tenure at Amway, Milind was President of Pizza Hut International (NYSE: YUM; $7.1B revenue), where he led a strategic overhaul, successfully transitioning the brand from a traditional dine-in restaurant to a fast-casual delivery model. Pizza Hut accelerated growth through strategic partnerships and significant investments in digital transformation. Prior to this role, Milind served as President and COO of YUM! China (NYSE: YUMC; $11.6B revenue), where he orchestrated a comprehensive business turnaround, reigniting customer engagement and driving market-leading growth in one of the world’s most dynamic and competitive environments.

Milind’s leadership journey began at Unilever, where he held several senior roles that honed his expertise in marketing, business development, consumer behavior, and P&L management across diverse geographies and categories. His global perspective has been shaped by living and leading businesses in five countries across three continents, making him a seasoned leader with unparalleled insights into the diversity and complexities of a global business. He has served on the boards of several industry forums, including the US-China Business Council and the US-India Business Council.

Milind’s journey, from growing up in the foothills of the Himalayas in India to leading global enterprises, is a testament to his belief in the power of opportunity and potential. A passionate advocate for personal growth, Milind is committed to helping others pursue their aspirations with resilience and purpose. A lifelong learner, he fosters a culture of innovation and growth mindset in every organization he leads, inspiring teams to challenge boundaries and embrace change.