Malika is a seasoned executive with significant experience in the shipping industry, banking sector and education sector.

Between 2017 and 2019, she served as the Presiding Board Chair of the Kenya Maritime Authority after previously serving in the board’s Finance and GP Committee, HR Committee, and the Governance and Integrity Committee – which she chaired. She has also served as a Council Member of the Kenya Coast National Polytechnic in recent years.

Ms. Ali is revered as an expert in Operations Management, Strategy and Policy Development, Relationship and Partnerships Management, Human Resource Management, Conflict Management, Corporate Strategy Planning Management, and Leadership.

She has also served as Operations Manager and Trade Finance Officer for an international bank.