Elona Mortima-Zhika named non-executive director at AAB
AAB has announced the appointment of a new non-executive director. Elona Mortimer-Zhika arrives as the firm confirms its deal with Goldman Sachs Alternatives.
Emma Lancaster, chief executive at AAB, commented, “We are delighted to welcome Elona to our Board. Her proven leadership, deep understanding of scaling high-growth businesses in our industry, and commitment to innovation will be invaluable as we continue to deliver on our strategic ambitions.”
Elona Mortimer-Zhika is an accomplished business leader with extensive experience in driving growth, transformation and operational excellence within technology and service-based industries. Most recently, she served as CEO of IRIS Software Group, a global SaaS software business, where she led the company through a period of substantial expansion. Under her leadership, IRIS tripled in size, transitioned to a cloud-first platform model, expanded internationally, and completed multiple strategic acquisitions.
Prior to becoming CEO, Mortimer-Zhika also held senior roles as chief financial officer and chief operating officer at IRIS, following a successful career in finance and management within leading professional services and private equity-backed companies. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and holds a First-Class Honours degree in Accounting and Economics.
Mortimer-Zhika added, “I am excited to join AAB at such a pivotal time in its journey. The company’s vision and focus on delivering exceptional client service strongly align with my own passion for building resilient, high-performing organisations.”
As a non-executive director, she will contribute to AAB’s strategic direction, governance and oversight, bringing her extensive experience in financial management and digital transformation to the AAB board of directors. This comes at an important time for the firm, having recently finalised a deal with Goldman Sachs Alternatives, which will now support AAB’s continued development.
Jose Barreto, a partner within the private equity team at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, added, “We are very pleased to see Elona join the AAB Board. Her proven ability to lead and scale complex, high-growth organisations will provide valuable strategic insight as AAB continues its impressive expansion.”
