Elona Mortimer-Zhika, CEO of IRIS Software Group: From surviving civil war to leading a £3.15B giant
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Episode Guest
Meet Elona Mortimer-Zhika, CEO at IRIS Software Group.
From growing up in communist Albania to leading IRIS Software Group, Elona Mortimer-Zhika's journey is one of resilience and inspiration. Her path to becoming a CEO wasn’t easy; she overcame language barriers and economic hardship, driven by her passion for tech, diversity, and making a social impact. Now, she leads a team of 3,500, empowering businesses with mission-critical software while advocating for equal opportunities for underrepresented backgrounds.
Episode Timestamps
00:00 Understanding Equality vs. Equity
06:47 The Journey from Albania to the UK
10:50 Resilience and the Power of Opportunity
15:46 The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion
20:29 Leadership and Passion in Business
25:41 Building a Strong Company Culture
30:52 Empowering the Next Generation
Episode Partner
Founded more than 45 years ago, IRIS Software Group (IRIS) is a leading global provider of mission critical software and services, and one of the UK’s largest privately held software companies. IRIS is a trusted partner to more than 100,000 customers across 135 countries, empowering finance, HR and payroll teams, educational organisations, and accountancy practices of all shapes and sizes to look forward with certainty and confidence.
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