
Zhenevjeva Minarolli
Co-founder Zhenevjeva Minarolli is a finance expert with over two decades of transformative leadership experience. Her career stands as a testament to the power of combining financial excellence with purposeful growth, having successfully scaled start-ups to multimillion dollar entities while preserving their core values and cultural integrity.
Drawing from extensive experience in previous executive roles across international markets, Zhenevjeva offers perspectives on business transformation that go beyond traditional financial metrics. She has pioneered innovative operating models, led digital transformations, and built inclusive, high-performing teams across multiple industries.
What sets Zhenevjeva apart is her understanding that businesses are living, evolving communities. Her philosophy centres on the belief that the most profound transformations often come at the hardest times, and she guide clients empathetically through these pivotal transitions. As a thought leader in purpose-driven, complex scaling, she has successfully guided organisations to achieving their growth ambitions while maintaining their essential identity and values.
Multilingual and globally minded, Zhenevjeva holds a BSc in Finance. Her academic background includes lecturing in Financial Markets and Institutions – bringing a rare blend of theoretical knowledge and practical wisdom to every client engagement. At Naviium, she focuses on empowering start-ups and catalysing corporate transformations with strategies that honour both bottom lines and human capital.
Expertise
Strategic Financial Operations: Proven track record in scaling businesses to multimillion dollars entities while maintaining profitability and implementing robust financial controls.
Digital Transformation & Systems Integration: Expert in implementing and integrating business systems including PSA platforms, financial systems, and collaborative tools for real-time operational efficiency.
Corporate Services Leadership: Extensive experience in building and directing multiple corporate functions including Finance, People & Talent, Marketing, Compliance, IT, and Legal as integrated service operations.
Business Process Optimisation: Specialist in streamlining operations through automation, reducing project delivery times, and optimising lead-to-cash cycles.
Change Management & Culture: Track record in leading organisational change while maintaining zero bad debt, developing next-generation leadership, and driving diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Compliance & Risk Management: Expert in implementing financial controls, managing ISO certifications (9001/27001), and ensuring regulatory compliance across international operations.