World's 50 Most Influential Business Women Making a Difference in 2025
Company: Naddia Consulting
Designation: Founder & CEO
Country: Malaysia
Naddia Azizis’ journey to founding Naddia Consulting Group began with a powerful act of defiance rejecting the phrase, “Just deal with it.” After 25 years of navigating both corporate and consulting landscapes, she reached a defining moment in her career. With leadership roles at prestigious global firms, including her tenure as Associate Partner at Ernst & Young and Korn Ferry Hay Group, she had built an esteemed reputation. However, she realized that meeting corporate KPIs and clocking in hours was no longer fulfilling. Her aspirations stretched beyond boardrooms; she wanted to create meaningful change not just for enterprises, but for society at large. Yet, she understood that businesses often operate within shareholder-driven constraints, limiting the broader impact she sought to achieve.
Determined to break free from those limitations, Naddia made a bold move; she refused to accept the status quo and built her own path. This decision led to the birth of Naddia Consulting Group, a firm driven by the belief that human capital is the key to business success. She envisioned an organization that wouldn’t just advise companies on HR strategies but would fundamentally reshape the way leadership, talent, and organizational culture are perceived, placing people at the core of transformation. For her, work should not be transactional; it should be deeply meaningful and purpose-driven.
What distinguishes Naddia Consulting Group is its uniquely human-centered approach to business transformation. By integrating behavioral science, strategic foresight, and deep organizational insights, the firm crafts sustainable, people-centric solutions. Unlike traditional consulting models that rely on high-cost advisory services, Naddia designed her firm to be agile, accessible, and scalable removing barriers and fostering impactful change. With her firsthand experience as an HR practitioner within line operations, she and her team bring practical, real-world strategies that help businesses thrive while prioritizing their people.
Looking ahead, Naddia envisions her firm as more than just a consulting agency; it's a movement aimed at redefining the modern workplace. She is bringing together professionals who share her passion for humanizing work while driving business success. By challenging outdated corporate norms and leading with purpose, she is proving that businesses don’t have to choose between profitability and people; they can achieve both.
Her unwavering commitment to transformation, grounded in real-world expertise, strategic vision, and a deep belief in human potential, cements her status as a true force in the business world. Naddia is not just a leader, she is a trailblazer, a visionary, and a catalyst for change, proving that business can be both impactful and humane without compromise.