Esther Mello

I had the privilege of working with Esther for over ten years, during which I came to greatly value her professionalism, commitment, and strong work ethic. Esther consistently demonstrated a high level of dedication to her responsibilities and remained dependable and composed, even when working under significant pressure and in challenging operational environments. She has an exceptional eye for detail, strong analytical and organizational skills, and a demonstrated ability to anticipate challenges and develop practical solutions. Her excellent operational management capabilities, coupled with strong scenario-planning and decision-making skills, consistently contributed to the effective and timely delivery of organizational priorities. Beyond her technical and operational strengths, Esther is an effective people manager who genuinely invests in the growth and development of her colleagues. She creates an environment where staff are encouraged to learn, take ownership, and develop their professional capabilities. Throughout our years of working together, I found her to be a collaborative, supportive, and results-oriented professional who maintains high standards while working constructively with others. Our long-standing professional relationship has been built on mutual respect, trust, and a shared commitment to achieving organizational objectives, and I have highly valued the opportunity to work alongside her over the years.

Esther is a very detail-oriented person. She could not rest until an assignment was done well and completed on time. She was also a different kind of finance professional she was solution-driven. If you approached Esther with a budget issue, she would sit with you and help you find a solution rather than simply shutting you down.

I really admired the way she worked with her finance team. She ensured that everyone was seen, had their own space to grow, and felt empowered. She mentored her team members and supported their professional growth, including promoting them when opportunities arose. During audits, the organization always passed with flying colours. Esther worked hard to ensure that the entire organization and every department remained compliant. She was an excellent Finance Director and a truly supportive colleague.