Premesha McDonald (nee Motha)
Premesha joined HC Group in 2015 and is a Director working within the Metals and Minerals practice in Singapore.
She enables HCs industry leading clients to secure and nurture senior talent with niche skills, to grow and stay relevant in the ever evolving commodity marketplace. She is proud of her journey with the company from associate to portfolio lead and the first female Director in Asia.
I enjoy supporting the metals and minerals community through building effective businesses and fulfilling careers that contribute to the larger social and economic goals.
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