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2023 Celebrating Women Empowering The Future Of Energy! In an age where sustainability is paramount and the future of our planet hinges on responsible energy solutions, the Women in New Energy (WiNE) campaign emerges as a beacon of progress and innovation. This initiative is a powerful testament to the vital role that women leaders are playing in advancing the clean energy sector. As we stand at the crossroads of an evolving global energy landscape, it is women who are taking the lead, guiding us toward a more sustainable and equitable future. The Women in New Energy (WiNE) campaign is not merely a recognition of the countless accomplishments of women in this industry; it is a celebration of their unwavering commitment, vision, and expertise. These women leaders, often overlooked or underestimated, are breaking through barriers and driving transformation in areas such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable technologies. They are shaping the policies, innovations, and solutions that will shape the world's energy future. Their stories are inspiring and their achievements, pioneering. This campaign seeks to illuminate their paths, showcase their successes, and amplify their voices. It aims to inspire more women to embrace careers in sustainable energy, fostering greater gender diversity in an industry where it is desperately needed. As we embark on this journey, we invite you to join us in recognizing the women who are leading the charge in the New Energy sector, paving the way for a cleaner, brighter, and more sustainable world. Together, let's celebrate their accomplishments and acknowledge their success!


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Modini Yantrapati Senior Consultant

DNV Modini is a seasoned senior consultant in the renewable energy industry with a focus on energy storage services for the APAC region. With an impressive background in Chemical Engineering (M.Tech from IIT Kharagpur and B.Tech from NIT Warangal), Modini has successfully transitioned from the coal industry to renewable energy, showcasing her adaptability and perseverance. She has nine years of experience in the renewable energy sector. Her expertise lies in Owner's and Lender's Engineering Services for Storage projects across multiple countries, including Australia, Singapore, Japan and India. She has recently commissioned Singapore’s first large utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System of 285MWh capacity. Despite the challenges of being the only woman for inspections on site with inadequate facilities, Modini continues to excel in her field with her immense knowledge and attention to detail. She has also volunteered as Mentor in the GWNET and ESMAP’s Women in Energy Storage (WES) Mentoring Program 2022-23.

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Upasana Boruah Manager- Business Development & Corporate Communications

FIMER INDIA PVT LTD Upasana Boruah leads the branding and marketing initiatives as well as Head of Corporate Communications at FIMER India. Her proficiency encompasses a fusion of technical engineering acumen, strategic marketing insight, and adept sales management, all synergistically propelling the augmenting trajectory of the organization's sales and revenue. Her professional journey has encompassed engagements with preeminent global teams and clients. Her career trajectory has spanned across diverse metropolises and countries, entailing collaborations with esteemed enterprises that uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct, moral principles, and commendation of industriousness and aptitude. Commencing her professional odyssey at Tata Power Solar, Upasana garnered comprehensive insights into the intricacies of solar energy and its multifarious applications within the market landscape. Subsequently, she transitioned to Godrej & Boyce, orchestrating the rise of a nascent venture into prominence within the solar sector. Charged with the holistic development of the enterprise, she undertook responsibilities ranging from team establishment to supply chain orchestration, culminating in revenue generation. Later on, affiliated with REC Solar, Upasana was responsible for driving sales across Southern India. Currently associated with FIMER INDIA as Head of Marketing & Corporate Communications, she is responsible for looking after PAN India , SAARC countries and Global Markets for Utility Projects. Responsible for Product Marketing & Communications, with emphasis on marketing events , campaigns, creating brand awareness, brand building, formulating marketing strategies, planning and budgeting inline with company’s goal, channel partner (dealer) management, organize online & offline events, creating all marketing collaterals, Implementing the local gomarket product marketing strategy, including definition and communication of product value propositions and product positioning in accordance with the global product marketing strategy. Additionally, management of all PR/Media and both internal and external communications is handled by her.

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Rusi Sarkar Pyne Chief General Manager - Head SCM & Engineering

Gensol Engineering Ltd. With over 23 years of unwavering commitment to the field of supply chain management, Rusi has firmly established herself as a formidable figure in the realm of renewable energy. Her passion for delivering sustainable solutions and reducing carbon footprints has shaped her remarkable career. As the Chief General Manager at Gensol Engineering Limited, Rusi plays a pivotal role in orchestrating the seamless integration of supply chain management and engineering with project execution. Her responsibilities extend to meticulously managing the financial aspects of solar projects, both within India and on an international scale, all while maintaining an unwavering focus on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Rusi boasts an impressive track record, showcasing her adeptness in overseeing an array of complex and diverse projects. From cooling towers and port equipment to solar power stations and cutting-edge green hydrogen plants, she has consistently displayed a knack for tackling multifaceted challenges in the renewable energy sector. To complement her wealth of practical experience, Rusi has invested in her education and professional development. She holds an MBA in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, underscoring their commitment to mastering the intricacies of their field. Furthermore, Rusi is a certified International Lead Auditor, accredited by CQI & ICRA, specializing in ISO 50001 Energy Management. One of Rusi's defining qualities is her insatiable thirst for knowledge and innovation.She is always eager to embrace new skills and technologies, staying at the forefront of industry advancements. This passion for growth extends to her collaborative spirit, as Rusi thrives on working closely with crossfunctional teams and stakeholders, recognizing that collective effort often creates the most transformative solutions. Above all, Rusi's overarching goal is nothing short of inspiring. She aspires to play a significant role in advancing the global transition to clean and renewable energy sources, recognizing the urgency of this mission in combating climate change. Her commitment extends beyond professional success to creating a meaningful and lasting impact on the environment and society as a whole. She stands as a beacon of leadership, dedication, and innovation in a world increasingly focused on sustainable energy solutions. Her journey through the renewable energy landscape has shaped her career and promises to shape a brighter, more sustainable future for generations to come.

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Shivani Jhariya CEO/Director

Heliosvento Power Infra OPC Pvt Ltd Shivani as an entrepreneur and being a graduate as an Electrical Engineer, is aggressively working towards building a progressive organization in the Renewable Energy Sector. Shivani having worked in the Solar Power Sector in various capacities in India and leveraging the business experience in the Wind and Solar Power Sector, now aims to democratize access and adoption of Solar Energy through Smart Distributed Solar Power Systems. Over the past 10 years Shivani has been involved with Solar Project Development, Market Assessment, Project Development, Bilateral/Open Access Power Sale /trading Structuring, System Engineering, Contracting, and Project Execution, PV plant Monitoring & Analysis, Financial Modeling and Structuring.

REENA KORI Associate Director

Idam Infrastructure Advisory Pvt Ltd Meet Reena Kori, a highly accomplished professional with over 12 years of experience in renewable energy and overall 23 years in the power sector. As the Associate Director at Idam Infrastructure Advisory Pvt. Ltd., a reputed consulting firm in Power and Renewable Energy Sector in India, Reena has been a driving force in business development initiatives, securing significant consulting proposals, and successfully closing deals in the power and renewable energy domains. Her expertise lies in strategic partnerships, contract negotiation, and market development for energy network modeling tools. Reena has an impressive track record of handling critical projects for prestigious clients like The FCDO UK, The Asian Development Bank, The World Bank Group and many others. With a strong educational background in technology management and water resources engineering from prestigious institutions like IIT Delhi and IIT Mumbai, Reena brings a unique blend of technical expertise specific to power transmission and business acumen to the renewable energy industry. She is also actively involved in mentoring MBA students and remains committed to contributing to a sustainable and greener future.

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Rupali Paul Solar Division Head

Purshotam Profiles India's leading manufacturer of module mounting structures in the solar industry, stands as an exemplary and inspirational figure. Born and brought-up in the Jammu and Kashmir valley and her schooling at Army School Srinagar undoubtedly played pivotal roles in shaping her determination and resilience. Today, Rupali Paul serves as a true source of inspiration for the vibrant youth of our time. With over 25 years of experience in diverse industries, her journey from the automobile industry to telecom, and then to the solar industry serves as a testament to the power of determination and hard work. Throughout her career, she has displayed unwavering commitment and relentless pursuit of excellence in every endeavor. Her remarkable perseverance, courage, unwavering focus, and exceptional brilliance have set her apart as a trailblazer in her field. Starting from humble beginnings and evolving into a successful leader, her achievements stand as a shining example of how one can overcome obstacles through sheer dedication and passion. Her ability to adapt and thrive in different industries showcases her versatility and ability to excel in any environment. Her extraordinary journey, a harmonious blend of professionalism and humanity, has led to unparalleled success in the solar industry in just a decade. Her journey is not only inspiring but also serves as a guiding light for aspiring professionals who seek success against all odds. Her story is proof that with determination, hard work, and an unwavering belief in oneself, remarkable achievements are within reach. Ms. Rupali Paul epitomizes strength, dedication, and passion; she is the dependable force that effortlessly orchestrates everything. Fighter like RUPALI PAUL! Because she is powerful in every possible way, Stayed positive and strong.she empowers others to believe in their potential and embrace their own unique paths.

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RUTH KIRANAMYI Founder & CEO

Ritchie Technocrats Pvt Ltd A Technopreneur, Technology Leader with broad IT expertise of 21+ years in Embedded, IOT, Aerospace, Wireless, RFID, Biometrics , Solar Renewable Energy & other disruptive technologies with strong focus on security. Versed in leveraging Innovative technologies in economically challenging international environments, along with smart sourcing initiatives to respond to finance and business reality. Accomplished Executive specializing in Startups, M&A, Leadership and IT Strategy. An experienced Chief executive with affinity on all levels and all positions. A National & International Quality Awardee from “All India Achievers Forum”, Delhi and “Business Initiative Directions, BIDS, Geneva also nominated as the fastest growing Indian company excellence and for The Energy Globe Award by Energy Globe 2018 for her great contribution to Research & System Integration in Energy Domain. As an Alumni of Andhra University, she contributed and carried out many challenging executions for the Indian Engineering Industry in the roles of Leadership, Business Management, Quality and Technology & Innovation and got recognition for great contributions in the respective roles. A successful keynote speaker and a panelist at many Global and International Solar perspective summits Ruth is passionate about Technology & Business with R&D as her favorites. Creating employment, mentoring budding entrepreneurs and loves achieving extraordinary results for the clients and partners. Ruth is a startup lover, Turnaround Specialist, a person with a kind heart and great responsibility towards Society who prefers spending Quiet Time and quality time with her family and friends. Her love to support & serve the under-privileged and help them to realize their dreams drives her undauntedly in her journey.

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Jacqueline Aikin Partner

Solomon & Co. (Advocates and Solicitors) Jacqueline Aikin is a Partner at Solomon & Co. and leads the Pune practice of the firm. She holds a double bachelor’s degree from ILS Law College, Pune and is also a qualified Company Secretary. Jacqueline has over 16 years of experience as a corporate and commercial lawyer, 10 years of which was as an in-house legal counsel. She is adept at working with stakeholders across organizations towards achievement of business targets within the contours of sound corporate governance practices and legal framework. Being from Pune, she has been instrumental in setting up a sound legal practice, providing support to the local corporates in Pune and neighboring cities, on various corporate and commercial law matters. Having spent a substantial portion of her career as an in-house counsel at Suzlon Energy Limited, she has an affinity towards the clean energy industry, and provides advise to clients on setting up of wind and solar farms in India, including land acquisition, regulatory advisory, contracts and associated supply chain management. She provides contracting support for procurement, EPC, O&M, supply, master service agreements, tender documentation, technology licenses, collaboration agreements, etc. She has worked on various collaborations and commercial contracts in the Electric Vehicles space. While, her industry focus is renewable energy, newer energies like EV, and automotive, she provides routine support to various industries. Jacqueline also advises on a broad range of corporate transactions including M&A, private equity transactions, joint ventures, and business collaborations. She also supports domestic and cross border dispute resolution through litigation, arbitration and mediation.

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Vallisaranya Guruprasad Head- Prebid (LP Engineering)

Tata Power Solar Systems Limited Vallisaranya Guruprasad is heading the critical Pre-Bid Engineering Team at Tata Power Solar System Ltd. Being an Electrical & Electronics engineering professional, Vallisaranya has more than 15 years of experience in the renewable energy industry. At present, Vallisaranya plays a vital role in designing the system with proper protection, safety, and cost under control. She has extensively worked on product development based on solar industry requirements and cost optimization for projects. Vallisaranya worked with Schneider Electric for designing the substations & traveled extensively across the Globe to understand the subject related to numerical relay fault analysis. Prior to Tata Power Solar, she worked with L&T's solar division for five years. In L&T, she was a key team member in commissioning 14 ground mount projects in 2011–2012 and many projects at GETCO Charanka solar park, Sun Edison projects in Tamil Nadu, etc. Vallisaranya started her professional journey as a GETs at Cethar Vessels Ltd. It is a manufacturer of boilers and an EPC service provider for waste heat recovery boilers and thermal coal power plants. She assisted the team at Cethar Vessels Ltd. in commissioning projects for Shree Cement using diverse technologies, including CFBC boilers and waste heat recovery boilers, in various capacities throughout their facilities. Vallisaranya completed her coveted Emerging Leader’s Program Conducted by Tata Management Training Centre (TMTC) and XLRI. She has received accolades for the various papers she published including "Transformer rating for solar PV plants based on overload capability as per guidelines" conference paper in IEEE R10 HTC Engineering: a sustainable future for humanity. She also earned a PG Diploma in Quantity Surveying conducted by L&T. She has contributed significantly to the growth of Tata Power Solar & her contributions include the Rs. 2 tariff tender RUMSL (160 MW & 170 MW) in Neemuch plot, the 1 GW solar tender under CPSU -3 scheme, the solar power plant with Battery energy storage project 40 MW/120 MWhr in Chhattisgarh, the NHDC floating project, the hybrid tender of SECI 600 MW, TATA Steel 968 MW, etc. Considering her work experience & vast knowledge, she has been a guest speaker for various webinars on topics like Battery storage systems, String V/s central inverters, Bifacial gain, etc. In addition to her excellence in engineering, she is an avid reader & a passionate cook.

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Suramya Guruprasad Marketing Manager

U-Solar Clean Energy Suramya holds over three years of valuable experience in the field of marketing. In her professional capacity, she has adeptly employed innovative strategies to lead and mentor her marketing team, including associates and interns in developing and executing effective marketing campaigns to drive sales. Her consistent dedication to fostering professional relationships with her clients and media outlets has yielded commendable results in generating well-crafted op-ed articles and white papers. She serves as the Youth for Sustainability Alliance representative for her organization. Her passion for sustainability has driven her to become a proactive individual who takes initiative in creating opportunities for herself and others.

Swaralipi Maity Executive Director

WattPower Systems Private Limited Swaralipi Maity is one of the early movers in the solar energy sector in India. Currently serving as the Executive Director at Wattpower, a renowned solar inverter manufacturing company headquartered in Germany, she has played a pivotal role in shaping the company in the Indian solar industry landscape. Her responsibilities extend to overseeing the Indian and SouthEast Asian markets, where her strategic leadership has contributed significantly to Wattpower's success. With more than fifteen years of experience in the renewable energy sector, she has seamlessly transitioned between roles with developers, independent power producers (IPPs), engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) companies, as well as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Her career is marked by a commitment to excellence and a diverse skill set that has driven the companies she has been a part of towards impressive growth trajectories.

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Uma Nathany Head – Project Finance

Al Jomaih Energy & Water Uma Nathany is a veteran energy investment professional. Through her one and half decades in investments and finance across four continents, Uma has fueled the growth of renewables sector by enabling financing of key large scale utility projects. Uma led the financing of one of the earliest mega solar projects in Middle East, which went on to become the cradle for solar revolution globally. Her rich experience across different markets and knack for reengineering and challenging the conventional methods has helped in attracting equity and debt capital of over USD 2 BN in award winning financing structures to clean financing of several renewable projects with newer technologies. She has a strong network with global financial institutions and funds. Uma has managed more than 17 companies at a time while building additional value worth multimillion dollars per year for the companies via financial engineering. After making her mark in Synergy Consulting, RWE Renewables and ENGIE, Uma is now the head of project finance for all regional and international projects of Al Jomaih Energy and Water. Uma holds an MBA in finance degree from SJMSOM, IIT Bombay (India) as well as IT Engineering from IIEST, Shibpur (India).

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Blen Genene Teshome Co-founder and COO

APCON Enterprises Limited Blen Genene is a highly motivated, passionate, and forwardthinking renewable energy expert, keynote speaker and business strategist. Blen is a Co- founder and Chief Operations Officer at APCON Enterprises Limited headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. With a background in Mechanical Engineering, her career expands over including manufacturing, construction and energy sectors. Blen has an excellent leadership skill and has managed several largescale renewable energy projects that benefit countries in their journey to clean energy /carbon zero emission transition. Blen is on a mission to save the planet by strategically leading their company in the role in sustainable environment.

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Atar Derj ESG (Environment, Social & Governance) Group Project Manager

Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company Based in Casablanca, Morocco, Atar Derj is an accomplished advocate of sustainability and environmental excellence. Her educational journey commenced at Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and Management with a specialized focus on Environmental Engineering and Public Health. Driven by an unwavering passion for sustainable energy solutions, she further enriched her expertise by pursuing a Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Management. Embarking on her professional journey, she commenced as an Environmental Engineer at Enel Green Power Morocco, actively contributing to the realization of numerous wind and solar projects across Africa and Europe. Her hands-on involvement allowed her to merge technical proficiency with a profound dedication to environmental stewardship seamlessly. Transitioning to a pivotal role as an ESG/Sustainability Senior Consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), she showcased her adeptness in guiding clients across diverse sectors within North Africa and France. Her collaborations facilitated the development and implementation of sustainable strategies and decarbonized initiatives, thus contributing to a more environmentally conscious future. Currently, in her capacity as the ESG Group Project Manager at Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company (ECCBC), Atar Derj underscores her unwavering commitment to sustainability on a broader scale.

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Anjali Garg Climate Finance Specialist

IFC - International Finance Corporation Anjali is a Climate Finance Specialist with the Financial Institutions Group of the International Finance Corporation based in India. In this role, she works with the private sector to identify opportunities to scale-up climate finance and increase the capability of financial institutions to take advantage of the green investment business opportunity. In her 22+ years of experience in the energy sector, she has focused on rural energy access, regulatory and policy interventions, pricing and mainstreaming gender in energy access. Prior to joining the IFC, she worked at the World Bank and TERI. Anjali is a Gold Medalist Postgraduate scholar from the University of Delhi in 2001.She was also awarded the British Chevening Scholarship at London School of Economics and Political Science in 2007 and is an alumnus of the International Visitors Leadership Programme, Government for USA. She does pro-bono work for an NGO focused on education of under privileged children in Gurgaon, Haryana (India).

Veronica Nonhlanhla Jakarasi Chartered Development Finance Analyst, and Executive Director

Institute of Sustainability and Development Finance Veronica Nonhlanhla Jakarasi (Nee Gundu) is a Chartered Development Finance Analyst, and Executive Director of the Institute of Sustainability and Development Finance www.isdf.co.zw. She is the former Head of Climate Finance at Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund, Kenya with 15 years of experience in sustainability, climate finance and diplomacy, thought leadership, renewable energy, agribusiness, financial literacy and natural capital management. She led the establishment of the Climate Change Department and served as Manager of Climate Finance and Sustainability at the Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe. Veronica is the Lead Negotiator on Mitigation for the African Group of Negotiators under the global climate negotiations and she leads the Group of 77 and China on Gender and Climate Change issues. She has authored different academic papers on climate finance, gender, and disaster management. Veronica serves on different national and regional Boards and is the current Board Chair of the Forestry Commission, Zimbabwe.

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Jessica van de Merwe Managing Director

Solar Energy Architects Jessica is a passionate and dedicated individual with extensive experience in the supply chain and renewable energy industries. Her main focus currently is to contribute to cleaner energy within South Africa by assisting various markets in achieving sustainable long term solutions with the current energy crises in South Africa. Jessica is honored to lead and be part of this journey and is proud to see how as a team they are achieving their goals together at Solar Energy Architects.

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Ashley Wang General Manager of International Sales and Marketing

Solar N Plus New Energy Technology Co., LTD Holding a Master’s degree from Nanjing University, Ashley Wang is a seasoned professional in the solar industry with over 15 years of experience. Currently serving as the General Manager of Sales and Marketing at Solar N Plus, an emerging TOPCon solar cell and module manufacturer, she oversees international market sales and marketing strategies, showcasing adept navigation of both strategic planning and team leadership to drive exponential growth. Ashley has a history of successful collaboration with Tier-1 players in the solar industry. From the beginning, Ashley's exceptional talents quietly contributed to driving the company to a top-five market share in the Australian solar sector. Since 2014, Ashley has consistently delivered impressive results, establishing a robust presence in the markets of the United States, Asia, and Europe. The records detail Ashley's gradual contributions to the industry. Currently, guided by insights into future industry trends, Ashley has entered the TOPCon technology domain and joined Solar N Plus. Leveraging her expertise and leadership skills, Ashley has played a key role in establishing an overseas sales and marketing team for Solar N Plus. Moreover, her dedication extends to creating value for clients by delivering tailored, high-quality solar energy solutions. Ashley takes pride in ensuring that Solar N Plus provides the best service. Her crucial role in entering international markets, fostering customer relationships, and boosting Solar N Plus's global influence underscores her strategic impact on the company. Under her guidance, the Solar N Plus brand has swiftly gained traction in markets such as Asia, Europe, South America, the Middle East, and Africa within a few months. Solar N Plus headquartered in China, excels in TOPCon technology manufacturing. With three production bases and support for 2GW of PERC cells, plus 10GW of TOPCon cells and modules, the company aims to exceed 10 billion in sales within five years. Beyond her passion, responsibility, and dedication, Ashley holds a strong belief in the future of the solar energy industry. For her, solar energy isn't just a sector; it's a pathway to contribute to a sustainable and powerful future for our planet.

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Madaleen van der Walt Head of Marketing and Human Resources

Solarise Africa Madaleen van der Walt has accumulated 16 years of diverse and successful professional experience, demonstrating her ability to excel in various industries and roles. Her expertise primarily lies in marketing, branding, and communications development, where she has a proven track record of formulating impactful strategies that drive brand awareness, engage audiences, and deliver tangible business outcomes. With a deep understanding of digital trends and consumer behavior, Madaleen is adept at developing and executing digital strategies that leverage technology and innovation. In addition to her marketing prowess, Madaleen has honed her skills in thought leadership, crisis management, public speaking, and presentation. Her comprehensive industry experience spans across Agriculture, B2B, Business Consulting, Renewable Energy, Construction, Financial, Health and Nutrition, Law, Manufacturing, Mining, Oil and Gas, Retail, Safety, Telecommunications, and Tourism sectors. This broad exposure has enabled her to collaborate with multinational corporations on a global scale, as well as excel in local corporate, agency, and small business environments. Madaleen's passion lies in helping businesses achieve their goals, seize opportunities, and overcome obstacles. She thrives on driving excellence and remarkable success through collaboration and a deep understanding of the unique challenges and dynamics of various industries. With her wealth of experience and expertise, Madaleen is well-equipped to make a significant impact and contribute to the success of any organisation she engages with.

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