The National Bank of Commerce (NBC) Managing
Director Mizinga Melu has been named Business Woman of the Year 2013 at
the All Africa Business Leaders Awards (AABLA) held in Johannesburg,
South Africa.
A statement issued by NBC said the award aims to identify and honour those leaders who are making a difference through innovation and inspiration in their industry sectors. It is organised and overseen by ABN Productions.
AABLA was successfully launched in South Africa in 2011 with the first awards ceremony taking 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.
There are four categories through which participants can be nominated namely Business Leader of the year, Business Woman of the year, Entrepreneur of the Year and Young Business Leader of the year.
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 provides sound management, proven corporate governance, and demonstrated innovation, best business practices and accountability, together with intangible qualities such as integrity and vision.
Melu was appointed to the role of Managing Director at NBC with effect from May 20, 2013. She is an exceptional banker having worked in six 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 also one of the Frontier 100 CEO’s.
A statement issued by NBC said the award aims to identify and honour those leaders who are making a difference through innovation and inspiration in their industry sectors. It is organised and overseen by ABN Productions.
AABLA was successfully launched in South Africa in 2011 with the first awards ceremony taking 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.
There are four categories through which participants can be nominated namely Business Leader of the year, Business Woman of the year, Entrepreneur of the Year and Young Business Leader of the year.
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 provides sound management, proven corporate governance, and demonstrated innovation, best business practices and accountability, together with intangible qualities such as integrity and vision.
Melu was appointed to the role of Managing Director at NBC with effect from May 20, 2013. She is an exceptional banker having worked in six 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 also one of the Frontier 100 CEO’s.
SOURCE:
THE GUARDIAN
