Shahid is a seasoned business consultant with expertise in strategy, business transformation, and global expansion.

 

Over the years, he has worked with leading organisations such as Ofcom, Aviva, HSBC, Adobe, Vistra, Lendlease, John Lewis Financial Services, Dyson, Sony, and Tesco, helping them streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and drive revenue growth.

 

His experience spans multiple industries, including the Financial Services (Banking, Insurance, Pensions, Private Equity, and Hedge Funds), Retail, Real Estate, Luxury Fashion, Publishing, and Telecoms. He has successfully managed business transformation programmes and launched business operations on a global scale.
 

​Outside of his professional work, Shahid writes on topics including business, politics, economics and technology, using his insights to encourage informed discussion and critical thinking. He also advises organisations on strategy on a voluntary basis, where past engagements include the Southbank Centre in London, the UK’s largest cultural hub.

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In his spare time, Shahid is an avid long-distance runner, having completed marathons in London, Stockholm, and Istanbul. He is also deeply engaged in the arts, supporting and connecting artists worldwide. He is currently a Patron of the Tate art galleries that includes Tate Britain and Tate Modern.​​