Mala Nanda

Mala’s coaching expertise draws on a 25‐year career in executive leadership roles forboth Fortune 500 and privately held companies. She has coached executives in the positions of vice president, managing director, and general manager in the areas of operations, sales, general management, and human resources. Her primary experience is in technology, building materials manufacturing, and venture capital.

Mala’s leadership experience honed her ability to quickly identify challenges and help clients develop actionable solutions. In management roles, and now as a successful executive coach, she has developed senior leaders and highly effective cross‐functional teams to deliver results aligned with the organization’s strategic business goals. She is experienced and well‐schooled in business development and turnaround, with specific coaching experience in the areas of goal alignment, team leadership and executive presence.

Mala brings a unique multi‐cultural understanding to effective leadership practices in diverse environments. She lived and worked in the US, China and India and led cross‐functional teams across Australia, South East Asia and Korea.

• BA in Mathematics and Computer Science from Hood College
• MBA in Marketing and Organizational Behavior from Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
• Masters in Engineering Management from Robert McCormick School of Engineering, Northwestern University
• Certified in Hogan Leadership Series of Assessments

“Strongly felt Mala was a great fit for me, and helped me explore my long-term career goals, strengths and passions in a deeper way than expected. She also had great feedback and did a great job of helping push me to find the answer/solution. Highly recommend her to anyone that asks!” Senior Vice president, Real Estate

Andrea Sherman, Director of Operations
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