From left: South Africa's Minister of Finance, Hon. Pravin Gordhan, Zambeef PLC CEO Francis Grogan, NBC MD Mizinga Melu and the Founder of CNBC Africa Rakesh Wahi
The National Bank of Commerce (NBC) Managing Director Ms. Mizinga Melu was selected as the overall winner of the Business Woman of the Year 2013 at the All Africa Business Leaders Awards (AABLA) finals which were held in Johannesburg, South Africa, over the weekend.
The AABLA’s aim to identify and honour exceptional leaders who are making a difference through innovation and inspiration in their industry sectors. It is organized and overseen by ABN Productions, and sponsored by CNBC Africa.
Ms. Melu was who was successfully nominated and went through the initial award process unopposed winning the Southern Africa Business Woman of the Year 2013, in August 2013, was on Friday named overall Africa Business Woman of the Year 2013, amid stiff competition from some of the most prominent women figures on the continent.
Similar to the winner of the Southern Africa Business Woman of the Year, the winner of the Africa Business Woman of the Year category exemplifies outstanding leadership in business. She showcases positive financial results, increased shareholder value, and provided sound management. She also exhibits proven corporate governance, and demonstrated innovation, best business practices and accountability, together with intangible qualities such as integrity and vision.
AABLA was 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.
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. Among some of Mizinga’s key talents includes formulating, implementing and developing Business Strategies, such as the award winning USD500m Microfinance Bill Clinton pledge of banking the unbanked.
Among some of the recent recognitions awarded to Mizinga include, AABLA’s Southern Africa Business Woman of the Year 2013, 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.
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