Laila Rupani

CEO and Managing Director at Adelphi
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(386) 825-5501
Location
KE
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Swahili Professional working proficiency
  • French Limited working proficiency
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Credentials

  • Canadian Securities Course
    Moody's Analytics
  • PMI-PBA
    Project Management Institute

Experience

  • Adelphi
    • Kenya
    • Luxury Goods & Jewelry
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • CEO and Managing Director
      • Jan 2020 - Present

      Manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of luxury leather goods. Adelphi is an ethical, artisan-made luxury leather goods accessories brand. Made in Kenya since 1988. Manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of luxury leather goods. Adelphi is an ethical, artisan-made luxury leather goods accessories brand. Made in Kenya since 1988.

  • First National Financial LP
    • Canada
    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Business Analyst, Operations
      • Jan 2016 - Jan 2020

      • Develop requirements with the business, IT and stakeholders and ensure these are reflected in system and business process deliverables• Engage in the design, development and testing requirement for projects, products, production fixes and system change requests• Maintain incident reporting and monitor for trending, indicative or predictive aspects

    • Anti-Money Laundering Analyst
      • Apr 2014 - Dec 2015

      • Created new procedures relating to the development of an AML reporting framework for multiple business units such as the underwriting and servicing departments• Reviewed existing policies, procedures and training programs in keeping with ongoing regulatory changes and market standards• Conducted systematic testing of files from the underwriting and servicing divisions to assess for compliance to AML controls as a risk mitigation strategy• Investigated files escalated by multiple business units for possible money laundering and terrorist financing

  • McGill University
    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Assistant- Participatory Cultures Lab
      • May 2013 - Aug 2013

      • Conducted research on youth and teacher engagement in the Montreal public school system surrounding issues related to mental health and well being• Facilitated 5th grade group activities using audio-visual equipment

    • Editor in Chief
      • Sep 2012 - Apr 2013

      • Headed the annual publication of a peer-reviewed undergraduate journal on International Relations• Cross-checked facts, spelling, grammar, writing style, design pages and photos• Motivated and developed skills of the editorial staff • Organized fundraising and issue launch events

  • Janaagraha
    • India
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Research and Teaching Intern
      • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

      • Compiled a comprehensive body of research material towards understanding the real issues, challenges & problems of slum development to be used as teaching material for civil servants • Instructed 8th grade students on issues regarding good governance and civic responsibility • Compiled a comprehensive body of research material towards understanding the real issues, challenges & problems of slum development to be used as teaching material for civil servants • Instructed 8th grade students on issues regarding good governance and civic responsibility

  • Aga Khan Development Network
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Development Intern
      • May 2011 - Aug 2011

      • Worked with the Civil Society department to organize the Corporate Social Responsibility Partnership conference with participating private and public sector organizations • Coordinated the selection process of applicants for the Commonwealth Scholarship Opportunity program administered jointly by the Aga Khan Foundation and Institute of Education at the University of London • Assisted with the planning and execution on the Youth Development Professionals graduation ceremony • Drafted and edited advertisements related to job vacancies published in national newspapers

Education

  • University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management
    Master of Business Administration - MBA
    2019 - 2022
  • University of Toronto
    Certificate in Business Analysis
    2016 - 2017
  • McGill University
    Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics and International Development Studies
    2010 - 2013
  • Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi
    International Baccalaureate
    2003 - 2010

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