Malikah Mitha

A highly motivated and results orientated Senior Executive with experience in New Zealand and with international businesses across the globe. A commercially orientated Finance leader, with a demonstrated ability to lead businesses and teams through periods of change whilst remaining focused on delivering strategic objectives.
Valued member and business partner of Senior Executive team contributing a balanced and pragmatic approach to improving business performance. A solid record of contributions leading to improved financial performance across the value chain, heightened productivity and enhanced internal controls & asset management.

Strong leadership skills which have led to significant respect at all levels within the organization, externally and with the board as a creative, intuitive and people-focused finance professional, who is continually sought after for involvement with execution of business strategy, projects and decisions, and as a mentor to individuals within the business.

Multi-functional background with strong experience in: corporate development and strategy; capital markets, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions / cross-border transactions; start ups; business operations and strategic planning; business development and strategic partnerships; change management and organizational renewal; corporate and project governance.

Specific skills and experience include:
• Strategic business planning and implementation of key strategic initiatives
• Integration of businesses or divisions into one cohesive team with common vision, mission and strategic initiatives that support overall strategy
• Delivering continuous improvement in processes and systems across the organization
• Financial planning, reporting and risk management, treasury management
• Significant organizational transformation, change management and systems implementation
• Commercial negotiations and review including contract negotiations
• General management experience
• Acquisitions and disposals
• Building and participating in high performing teams
• Local and international manufacturing and distribution
• Directorships of legal entities and supervisory boards
• Supplier and external party relationship management including with joint venture partners
• Growth strategies into developing markets, coupled with improvement in business performance across the value chain