EKTA is a women’s luxury clothing brand focusing on a clean design aesthetic aimed at a quality-conscious consumer. The brand focuses on luxury and sustainable fashion through story telling and Ekta Kalan's unique experiences and cultural heritage. Developed the brand and continue to drive strategic and creative direction. Online store and website: www.ekta.co.zaInstagram: @ekta_official | Facebook: @ektaglobal

Worked in Strategy and Innovation within the Financial Services Industry, delivering numerous projects for the four major banks in South Africa and institutions in Malawi and Lesotho. Collaborated with teams (10 – 30 members) on projects ranging from $0.5m to $4m.Management & Planning• Developed a 5-year strategic plan for a children's hospital NGO. Led a team of 10 analysts and consultants.• Managed the entire project's cost and budgeting of new clients to forecast future revenue.Core Banking Transformation• Process Management and Optimisation for a Bank's internal structures resulting in a cost reduction of 30% and increasing efficiency of services by 45%. Presenting for C-Suite executives and hosting workshopsFinance Transformation• Cost Modelling and assisting a bank with revenue strategy through cost reduction and revenue drivers.• Developed strategies and innovation for new personal and private banking developments.• Assisted bank strategy transforming from manual in-branch to self-service functionality, reducing cost by approx 40%.• Technology and digitalisation in banking.• Development and research of business ideas to implement as a banking product.

Strategy and Innovation. Worked on Project engagements in Mining Industry.

Working in the Corporate Wealth Division of the Private Bank managing high net worth individuals accounts and transactions. - Deal negotiating for Finance approval for high credit values- Client relationship management