Juliet M.

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About Juliet M.

Juliet Mphande is an accomplished business strategist with experience across banking, technology start-ups, and the non-profit sector. She has a proven ability to drive growth through market analysis, strategic partnerships, and business development initiatives, underpinned by strong financial acumen and business insight. Her expertise lies in providing strategic advisory, executive support, and project management in global, multicultural environments. Currently, as Manager of Partnerships and Business Development at Financial House in London, Juliet leads business development efforts within the fintech industry, focusing on building and managing strategic partnerships with financial institutions and technology providers. She drives growth across key product lines, including merchant acquiring, IBAN, and issuing services, while ensuring seamless negotiation, strategy execution, and relationship management. Juliet also evaluates partnership performance and represents the company at key industry events, enhancing its visibility and market presence. Previously, Juliet held pivotal roles at SEB Group, including Business Advisor and Executive Assistant to the Group Head of HR, where she aligned HR strategies with business objectives. As Head of Strategic Support and Advisor to the Head of Markets, she spearheaded strategic initiatives and facilitated cross-functional collaboration across critical global regions, such as the Nordics, Baltics, Germany, UK, and Asia, driving both growth and operational efficiency. In the non-profit sector, Juliet demonstrated her leadership as Acting Executive Director at African Men for Sexual Health and Rights, leading transformational programmes that promoted social inclusion, diversity, and equality. She successfully secured funding from major international donors, including USAID, UKAID, and the European Union, enabling the delivery of impactful multi-country initiatives. Juliet holds a Master’s degree in Marketing from Edinburgh Business School and a Postgraduate Diploma in International Human Rights and Global Ethics from Leicester University. She is known for her strategic vision, problem-solving abilities, and talent for leading complex change management and transformation projects, making her well-suited for senior roles that demand executive leadership and strategic direction.