Chief Executive Officer
Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008
Mala Maharaj, the Chief Executive Officer of RE/MAX New Zealand & RE/MAX Fiji, brings a wealth of experience from senior roles within property-related industries since 2002. With expertise spanning management, marketing, sales in commercial and residential real estate, projects, investments, development, and business broking, Mala brings a dynamic skill set to her leadership role.
Mala's journey alongside Don Ha started in 2004. She progressed from General Manager at Don Ha Real Estate to similar roles within RE/MAX Revolution, eventually assuming the pivotal position of Chief Operations Officer for RE/MAX New Zealand and RE/MAX Fiji. In 2024, Mala was appointed CEO of RE/MAX New Zealand and RE/MAX Fiji, marking a significant milestone in her career.
Throughout her distinguished career, Mala has undertaken managerial positions with renowned companies such as Coca-Cola Amatil and KPMG in Fiji. As a marketing specialist and accomplished sales agent, Mala's passion for properties, people, and business growth shines through in all her endeavours.
As CEO, Mala prioritises fostering relationships across various levels, from broker-owners and sales associates to real estate consumers and industry representatives. Her leadership style emphasises nurturing networks, facilitating business growth, and supporting individual professional development.
Mala dedicates considerable personal time to charitable causes in Fiji and New Zealand, actively contributing to events and fundraising efforts. With a global network spanning continents, she serves as a powerful connector within diverse communities worldwide.
Mala says, “I’m certainly a goal-driven leader, a ‘doer’ and a ‘solution provider’. However, I believe that every day brings another opportunity to learn, and my purpose is to share that learning to benefit others.”
As CEO, Mala oversees business operations in New Zealand and Fiji, designing and implementing strategies aligned with long-term business goals and establishing policies that promote company culture, vision and growth. She is extremely passionate about bringing the RE/MAX opportunity to the people of Fiji and New Zealand and growing the real estate network in both countries.
“What RE/MAX has given me, I want to give back to the people,” Mala says.
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