Deepak Malik

CEO, Arise, South Africa

Biography

Deepak, who is currently the CEO of Arise has extensive experience and knowledge in the investment and financial services sector in Africa. He joined Norfund as an Investment Director in 2003, where he was instrumental in promoting Norwegian investments in Southern Africa and the region. He also served as the Head of Department – Financial Institutions and was a part of the Management team of Norfund.

Prior to joining Norfund he fulfilled the role of CEO of DBZ (Development Bank of Zambia) and other senior executive positions in ZCCM (Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Limited).

Deepak has over 36 years’ experience and serves on various local and international boards. He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from the University of Delhi, India and is a qualified Chartered Accountant.