At Diginex, I lead the Sustainability/ESG business line, ranging from advisory, strategic client and partner engagements to thought leadership and collaborate closely with my colleagues across product/technology and commercial teams. Over the course of my professional experience, I have gained experience working with a wide range of organizations from professional services, fintech to renown international organizations, often operating at the intersection of public and private sectors.

It has always been rewarding to surround myself with leaders from different disciplines and working collectively towards the most complex societal challenges. I have been inspired by the leadership of likeminded fellows, and sometimes how they have dealt with some of the unavoidable failures. In a world, where we are all juggling multiple responsibilities and desires, it is ever more important that we build connections to one another and lift each other up. Sometimes the answer is as simple as a good book recommendation.

Personally, I prioritize having a clear sense of purpose, focus and putting on a learning mindset in every situation. A very practical tool I use is journaling, whereby I focus on big ideas, connecting the dots and projecting my professional and personal goals out as far as 5-10 years. All these elements have helped me to put things into perspective, stay engaged and motivated, unlock creativity when I feel in the “flow” and push through times when I feel the weight of competing demands.

How should a person enroute the journey in life to become a business leader?

I like to remind people that a key ingredient to success is “active listening”. Harnessing the skill of empathy enables you to refine ways of adding value to the other party and true win-win partnerships. When you expand this concept to life, you start to understand that the most important partnership is with yourself, thus your professional ambitions should be designed in harmony with your personal objectives. Of course, in day-to-day life this can sometimes be a delicate balancing act, especially when you have a family and are active in an entrepreneurial business context, such as myself. However, you learn quickly that living your professional life at the expense of your personal, or vice versa is not sustainable, yet when both are in alignment you carry positive energy and become more resilient.

Finally, I’d recommend continuously challenging yourself beyond your comfort zone. I sometimes see people act as victims of their own circumstances. Claim back control to live up to the standards you set for yourself so you can be both, successful and fulfilled.

Could you please elaborate on the strategies and efforts undertaken by your team to realize the company’s vision?

At Diginex, we are a dedicated global team of professionals. My colleagues combine a broad set of expertise, ranging from product and technology to sustainability/ESG, human rights and supply chains to commercial experiences.

The early identification of our client’s needs and building continuous feedback loops into our product development cycle has helped us to respond to the needs of corporate clients and partner with relevant public sector organizations, such as the United Nations International Organization of Migration UN IOM, global NGO Winrock and the US Department of Labor US DOL.

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“I prioritize having a clear sense of purpose, focus and putting on a learning mindset in every situation.”