Top Talent like Malini are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Malini Nagaria

Chief of Staff
Project Manager
Operations Manager
London, England, GB
Communication
Leadership
Team Management
Account Management
Strategy & Business Development
Strategic Planning
Operations Management
Delivery
Project Management
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Strategic Operator & Executor | COO / Chief of Staff | Ex-KPMG | Partnerships & Growth | L&D & Digital Transformation | Insurance, Financial Services & EdTech
I’m a strategic consultant and business leader with over 20 years of international experience across financial services, consulting, and InsurTech. I specialise in shaping growth strategies, launching and scaling digital ventures, and transforming operational models for scale. Passionate about the positive impact of technology, I work with startups, SMEs, and global corporates to accelerate growth and build sustainable businesses. With hands-on experience across operations, business development, strategy, and marketing, I bring a practical, collaborative, and commercially focused approach. I’ve led international teams, managed complex projects, and delivered results across diverse sectors including insurance, asset management, and digital learning. My roles have ranged from senior consultancy and COO posts to leading and managing business units.

Work History

T

Head of TDI Academy

The Digital Insurer- Launched and scaled TDI Academy, the only online business school dedicated to digital insurance. - Led proposition development, platform launch, and international team management. - Oversaw strategic planning, business development, digital marketing, and key client partnerships. - Regularly produced and delivered pitches, webinars, workshops and global conference sessions.
M

Independent Consultant

Malini Nagaria- Provided strategy and operations support to start-ups and small corporates. - Led the launch of a blockchain-based InsurTech marketing programme. - Designed a corporate governance framework for a Qatari HNW family office. - Supported domestic and international expansion of a blockchain FinTech in Australia. - Acted as COO for a speaker management and thought leadership business.
T

Director & COO

The Digital InsurerJan 2017 - Dec 2017 • 1 yr- Led publishing, content strategy and business operations. - Managed remote team and strategic client relationships with Swiss Re and KPMG - Developed scalable operational processes and drove growth strategy.
T

Director

The Digital InsurerJul 2014 - Jan 2017 • 2 yrs 7 mos
J

Account Manager

Jana MobileApr 2013 - Jul 2014 • 1 yr 4 mos- Managed mobile marketing campaigns for Fortune 500 clients in Asia-Pacific. - Led client relationship management, proposition development and B2B2C execution. - Key clients: Unilever, P&G, Nestlé, Aegon Insurance, Acer, Intel, Kimberly-Clark.
K

Strategy Consultant, Transactions & Restructuring

KPMGMay 2006 - Oct 2011 • 5 yrs 6 mos- Delivered strategic transformation, integration and separation projects for top-tier insurers and asset managers. - Clients included BlackRock, ING, AXIS and Aviva Investors. - Led internal and external project teams, supported due diligence and market expansion.
R

Various Strategic & Operational Roles

RBS Insurance & Direct Line GroupJan 2001 - Jan 2006 • 5 yrs 1 mo- Graduate scheme through to Project Manager roles across strategy and operations - Managed key initiatives including post-merger integration of Churchill Insurance. - Conducted market research, competitor analysis, and supported Group CEO communications. - Completed secondment in Milan to optimise customer service operations.

Education

U

University of Nottingham

BA Hons, Management Studies with Spanish1997 - 2001
F

Farnborough Hill

11 GCSES - A* - B1990 - 1997

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How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Strategic Operator & Executor | COO / Chief of Staff | Ex-KPMG | Partnerships & Growth | L&D & Digital Transformation | Insurance, Financial Services & EdTech
I’m a strategic consultant and business leader with over 20 years of international experience across financial services, consulting, and InsurTech. I specialise in shaping growth strategies, launching and scaling digital ventures, and transforming operational models for scale. Passionate about the positive impact of technology, I work with startups, SMEs, and global corporates to accelerate growth and build sustainable businesses. With hands-on experience across operations, business development, strategy, and marketing, I bring a practical, collaborative, and commercially focused approach. I’ve led international teams, managed complex projects, and delivered results across diverse sectors including insurance, asset management, and digital learning. My roles have ranged from senior consultancy and COO posts to leading and managing business units.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
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Adrian M Odgers

COO | I Build Commercial Operating Systems That Scale Revenue Without Scaling Complexity | Fidelity · Natixis · Ogilvy | $25M+ P&L | 3x Growth
Operations Management • Growth Marketing Management • AI & Machine Learning • 20 years of exp. • Dubai, Dubai, AE

Samina Laurinaityte

Digital Operations Manager | Marketing Strategist
Operations Management • 11 years of exp. • New York, NY, US

Andi Stan

Experienced Strategy Leader | Digital Platforms
Business Intelligence • 16 years of exp. • New York, NY, US

Gianna Palyvou

Interim CMO & Strategic Growth Director | Strategic Positioning & Board/Investor Narrative | Telco, Tech/AI, Health/Wellness | Ex-Ogilvy (Vodafone)
Growth Marketing Management • Product Marketing • 19 years of exp. • London, England, GB

Top Talent like Malini are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Malini Nagaria

Chief of Staff
Project Manager
Operations Manager
London, England, GB
Communication
Leadership
Team Management
Account Management
Strategy & Business Development
Strategic Planning
Operations Management
Delivery
Project Management
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

T

Head of TDI Academy

The Digital Insurer- Launched and scaled TDI Academy, the only online business school dedicated to digital insurance. - Led proposition development, platform launch, and international team management. - Oversaw strategic planning, business development, digital marketing, and key client partnerships. - Regularly produced and delivered pitches, webinars, workshops and global conference sessions.
M

Independent Consultant

Malini Nagaria- Provided strategy and operations support to start-ups and small corporates. - Led the launch of a blockchain-based InsurTech marketing programme. - Designed a corporate governance framework for a Qatari HNW family office. - Supported domestic and international expansion of a blockchain FinTech in Australia. - Acted as COO for a speaker management and thought leadership business.
T

Director & COO

The Digital InsurerJan 2017 - Dec 2017 • 1 yr- Led publishing, content strategy and business operations. - Managed remote team and strategic client relationships with Swiss Re and KPMG - Developed scalable operational processes and drove growth strategy.
T

Director

The Digital InsurerJul 2014 - Jan 2017 • 2 yrs 7 mos
J

Account Manager

Jana MobileApr 2013 - Jul 2014 • 1 yr 4 mos- Managed mobile marketing campaigns for Fortune 500 clients in Asia-Pacific. - Led client relationship management, proposition development and B2B2C execution. - Key clients: Unilever, P&G, Nestlé, Aegon Insurance, Acer, Intel, Kimberly-Clark.
K

Strategy Consultant, Transactions & Restructuring

KPMGMay 2006 - Oct 2011 • 5 yrs 6 mos- Delivered strategic transformation, integration and separation projects for top-tier insurers and asset managers. - Clients included BlackRock, ING, AXIS and Aviva Investors. - Led internal and external project teams, supported due diligence and market expansion.
R

Various Strategic & Operational Roles

RBS Insurance & Direct Line GroupJan 2001 - Jan 2006 • 5 yrs 1 mo- Graduate scheme through to Project Manager roles across strategy and operations - Managed key initiatives including post-merger integration of Churchill Insurance. - Conducted market research, competitor analysis, and supported Group CEO communications. - Completed secondment in Milan to optimise customer service operations.

Education

U

University of Nottingham

BA Hons, Management Studies with Spanish1997 - 2001
F

Farnborough Hill

11 GCSES - A* - B1990 - 1997

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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