Stella Machel

Mozambique

Field of Study: Finance & Banking

Ms. Stella Machel is the Head of Vehicle and Asset Finance at Standard Bank Mozambique. In this role she oversees the fulfillment of the Bank’s vision through the provision of mobility and asset finance solutions to households and businesses across Mozambique, enabled by an extensive network of internal and external stakeholders, in country and across borders, including dealerships and manufacturers. Ms. Machel also serves as the Business Analyst and member of Standard Bank’s Personal and Business Banking Division Executive Committee, advising the Head of the Division in all strategic matters, from the setting of strategic goals, through their communication to all stakeholders, to performance monitoring and governance. During her Fellowship year, she wants to deepen her leadership skills and acquire knowledge to enable her to successfully lead a financial institution in an environment of continuous technological transformation and tight regulation, and contribute for the continued
economic and social relevance of the Banking Sector
in addressing the needs of people of Mozambique.

Ms. Machel holds an MSc Degree in Finance with
a major in Financial Sector Management from the
University of London.