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| Managing Director Ms. Mizinga Melu |
The
National Bank of Commerce (NBC) Managing Director Ms. Mizinga Melu was
named Business Woman of the Year 2013 at the All Africa Business Leaders
Awards (AABLA) which was held in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The All
Africa Business Leaders Awards (AABLA) aims to identify and honour those
leaders who are making a difference through innovation and inspiration
in their industry sectors. It is organized and overseen by ABN
Productions.
AABLA was
successfully launched in South Africa in 2011 with the first awards
ceremony which took place in October the same year. As one of the most
prominent award ceremonies in Africa, the AABLA ceremony is televised
across the African continent annually. The Business Leaders Awards was
originally conceived by CNBC Worldwide.
There are
four categories through which participants can be nominated namely
Business Leader of the year 2013, Business Woman of the year 2013,
Entrepreneur of the Year 2013 and Young Business Leader of the year
2013.
The
winner of the Southern Africa Business Woman of the Year category
exemplifies outstanding leadership in business. She showcases positive
financial results, increased shareholder value, and provided sound
management, proven corporate governance, and demonstrated innovation,
best business practices and accountability, together with intangible
qualities such as integrity and vision.
Ms. Melu
was appointed to the role of Managing Director at NBC with effect from
20th May 2013. She is an exceptional banker having worked in 6 African
countries and equipped with more than 20 years of experience in the
Banking Industry. Mizinga is an expert in formulating, implementing and
developing Business Strategies; one such example is the award winning
USD500m Microfinance Bill Clinton pledge of banking the unbanked.
Among
some of the recent recognitions awarded to Mizinga include, CEO of the
year across all industries by the Zambia Institute Chartered Accountants
in 2012 and Leaders and Achievers Outstanding CEO performance by PMR of
South Africa in 2013. Mizinga is
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