Ameenah’s career has been shaped by people who believed in her early on. She grew within the firm from her first steps, guided by mentors and colleagues who made time to teach, listen, and trust her. Now, she tries to offer that same kind of support to others, especially when someone is still finding their confidence.
'We shape what matters’ to me is a reminder that the most meaningful impact we can have is on people. I have grown within this firm from the very first step of my career, and everything I am today is the result of others who guided me and trusted me.
In turn, I believe the greatest way we can honour that trust is by helping others grow, not just for today, but for the long term, both in their professional and personal journey.
In Ameenah’s day-to-day, leadership looks practical: creating opportunities, listening properly, and noticing when someone needs support, not just in performance, but as a person. She cares about building an environment where people feel valued and able to bring their full selves to work.
Looking ahead, she feels most drawn to supporting young talent at the start of their journey. The goal is simple: help people see what they’re capable of, and give them the room to grow into it.
If I can help even a few people believe in themselves a little more, then I feel I have shaped something that truly matters.
Thinking beyond, for Ameenah, begins by looking beneath the surface. She tries to understand the “why” behind a situation before jumping to solutions, so whatever support she offers is actually useful.
She also prefers to build things with others. Inviting different perspectives and working as a team helps turn ideas into something stronger and more lasting. In her view, the best support doesn’t only solve today’s problem, it helps someone grow for the long term.
Ameenah describes her journey as being surrounded by people who consistently showed up for her. That sense of belonging matters most during challenging periods, because even when work is demanding, it feels different when you know you’re not on your own.
What stands out is the closeness: support that feels nearby, whether it comes from a colleague in Mauritius or someone across the wider network. That trust has stayed with her and continues to shape how she leads.
What motivates Ameenah most is knowing her actions can have a positive effect on the people around her. She looks for small, thoughtful ways to encourage her team, so they feel proud of their work and motivated to keep improving.
Knowing that my actions can positively impact the people around me encourages me to strive to bring the best of myself.