Shahid is a Chartered Accountant with 20 years of experience in the marketing communications industry.
In his current role as Global CFO of WPP Specialist Communications and PR, Shahid is responsible for developing and managing the strategic financial and operational objectives of a diverse and complex portfolio of companies. Prior to this, Shahid served as CFO and Chief Operating Officer EMEA at Geometry Global.
Before his time at WPP, Shahid spent 10 years at McCann Worldgroup EMEA moving through a variety of progressively senior finance roles, up to Regional CFO. As CFO of a region of both developed and emerging markets, he’s adept at navigating the complexity, varying cultures, and high-growth potential that characterised the region.