Laknada de Mel

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ABOUT LAKNADA DE MEL

A results driven financial services professional with a successful background in new business development, wealth management, and account management. Deep domain in driving sales, performance management and profit growth across areas of responsibility ensuring commercial activities meet or exceed targets. As an accomplished Assistant Vice President with over 11 years of experience in Wealth Management, I have a proven track record of driving sales, building relationships, and delivering exceptional client service; I have consistently exceeded ambitious targets and managed high-net-worth clients. I hold an MBA in Finance from Cardiff Metropolitan University and have completed professional training programs such as the Professional Certificate in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK, and the Stepping into Leadership program from the Indian School of Business. My expertise in financial planning, asset allocation, and investment strategies has enabled me to provide independent financial advice and planning for approximately 50 HNWI clients at Bartleet Transcapital Limited. My experience in overseeing multiple construction projects as a Project Manager at Lalak Associates and as a Marketing Executive at United Media Services LLC and Wijeya Newspapers Ltd, have honed my skills in leadership, project management, marketing, and communication. Detail orientated to help drive continuous improvement opportunities – recognised for leading change readiness and transformation. I have a strong business acumen and I am committed and able to make business decisions in line with company objectives. I display excellent leadership skills with an ability to motivate to ensure a high standard of work whilst adhering to company objectives. A natural born leader and reliable businessman, I am able to manage and execute financial strategies, challenge assumptions, and innovate solutions.