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Malina has been a pioneering and essential team member in UiPath’s global expansion efforts across EMEA and APAC. Her contributions were instrumental in establishing more than 10 legal entities and collaborating with over 500 global customers and partners, significantly extending UiPath’s presence and leadership in the RPA market, particularly in Southeast Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam), South Korea, India and Japan.

As UiPath’s first employee in the Asia Pacific region, based in Singapore, Malina successfully built a robust team of over 60 professionals across six countries in Southeast Asia. Under her leadership, UiPath achieved a dominant market share and became the leading RPA provider in Singapore and the Southeast Asia region.

From the outset of her career at UiPath, Malina demonstrated a deep passion for the Asia Pacific market, particularly viewing Singapore as a strategic hub for market expansion. She strongly believes that Singapore’s conducive environment for new technologies and innovation makes it an ideal launchpad for startups aiming to scale across Asia Pacific and globally

Kulpreet Singh

ex-Managing Director EMEA & APAC @UiPath

Working with Malina has been a blast. Her bias towards action and hands-on approach as well as extensive executive network has been tremendously useful to the early market annealing motion. Malina really knows how to leverage her experience of making things happen from one of the most impressive growth journeys in the tech startups world.

Ioan Iacob

CEO & Founder @FlowX.ai

Working with Malina has been a truly exceptional experience for the Binalyze team. Her meticulous attention to details ensured every aspect of our strategic initiatives was thoroughly considered and executed to perfection.

Malina’s extensive network in the APAC region and her profound understanding of its dynamics have been invaluable to our expansion efforts. Her connections and insights were instrumental in navigating the complexities of the Singapore and India markets, leading to significant achievements for our company.

Moreover, Malina is incredibly resourceful and possesses a strategic thinking mindset that has consistently driven our projects forward. Her experience as the first foot on the ground for UiPath is evident in her approach; she brings a wealth of knowledge and proven strategies that have significantly benefited our initiatives.

One of her standout qualities is her ability to build trust, which is particularly crucial for a European startup expanding into the APAC region. Her integrity and reliability have helped us establish strong, trustworthy relationships with our partners and clients, facilitating smoother and more effective collaborations.

Furthermore, Malina’s dedication and hard work are truly commendable. She is a team player who consistently goes above and beyond to ensure the success of every project. Her collaborative spirit and unwavering commitment have made our partnership not only productive but also enjoyable.
Her expertise, diligence, and collaborative approach make her an outstanding partner for any organization looking to expand into the Asian market!

Emre Tinaztepe

CEO & Founder @Binalyze

When Malina embarked on this incredible journey with DRUID for the APAC region, she did so as a true trooper, standing shoulder to shoulder with our team. You can tell she’s faced and won some tough battles, but most importantly, she’s built and created along the way. This is something our team continues to learn from her every day.

More than just a valued partner, Malina is a well-respected member of the AI and Automation community who has supported DRUID from the very beginning. She has opened doors for us and serves as an inspiring example of perseverance and dedication in business.

When entering new markets in APAC, it was important to build strong partnerships with trusted and established players and Malina was pointing and introducing us to the right ones. With her support we have built strategic partnerships with renowned system integrators in APAC, as well as with emerging boutique partners, we have added to the team experienced members and more importantly learnt how to navigate in this unique space. In the early stages of our journey as a start-up we have benefited from her support in facing the challenges that the complex enterprise customers have made us face.

Liviu Dragan

CEO & Founder @DRUID AI

Working with Malina has been an incredible experience. Her deep knowledge of the ASEAN tech landscape, combined with her practical and strategic guidance, has been instrumental in shaping our product strategy, go-to-market approach, and financial planning. Malina is not only a patient listener but also a highly empathetic advisor who truly understands the challenges startups face. Her advice is always grounded in real-world experience, offering clear and effective solutions. Her credibility within the industry and startup community speaks for itself. We highly recommend Malina to any founder looking for a mentor who genuinely cares and delivers results.

Syed Niyaz Basha

CEO, DocThread AI