Seema Shah 🎯 — Co-Founder
Globally-focused Executive Search Partner | Leadership & C-Suite Talent for Africa, India, and the Middle East | Family Business Governance | Board Advisor | Angel Investor I help forward-thinking organisations and family offices to find, attract, and retain the leadership talent they need for sustainable growth and innovation across Africa, India, and the Middle East. With over 15 years’ experience in global executive recruitment, family council leadership, and board-level advisory, I bridge cultures and connect high-impact executives with ambitious businesses—whether multinational or local. Specialties & Expertise: ✓ Executive search for senior, C-suite, and board-level talent (Africa, India, MENA, expat and local) ✓ Family business governance, succession planning, and next-generation advisory ✓ International talent acquisition and cross-border mandates ✓ Diversity, multicultural, and inclusive leadership hiring solutions ✓ Board and advisory roles for growth-stage companies and family offices ✓ Startup investment, angel/VC ecosystem, and founder advisory Leadership & Impact: 🌐 Placed over 100 senior and C-level leaders across emerging markets. 👩👩👧👦 Chair of our multigenerational Family Council, leading governance, next-gen engagement, and decision-making. 🤝 Open to advising and mentoring other family councils seeking to strengthen governance and succession. I combine deep sector knowledge with hands on experience—including FMCG, AgriTech, Manufacturing, and FinTech—with a passion for organisational culture, leadership alignment, and long-term value. Let’s connect if you’re seeking: 🌍 Exceptional executive or board talent in Africa, India, or the Middle East 🧭 Family business governance, board, or generational change solutions 💡 Insightful perspectives at the intersection of talent, technology, and growth
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in executive search and family business governance across emerging markets.
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Experience: 22 yrs 4 mos
Skills
- Executive Search
- International Talent Acquisition
- Business Strategy
- Investor Relations
- Brand Development
- Marketing Strategy
- Client Management
- Client Development
- Risk Management
- Project Management
Career Highlights
- Placed over 100 senior leaders across emerging markets.
- Led governance and engagement for a multigenerational family council.
- Expert in executive search and family business governance.
Work Experience
Dr. Sheth's ~ For Indian Skin
Board Advisor (2 yrs 10 mos)
Select Global Solutions
Partner (9 yrs 2 mos)
Trusted Family
Head of Marketing (1 yr 5 mos)
WPP
Client Director (4 yrs 5 mos)
KPMG
Head Of Marketing (1 yr 9 mos)
Ernst & Young
Financial Services Advisory Manager (1 yr 5 mos)
Deutsche Asset Management
Risk Manager (5 yrs 6 mos)
Education
BSc at The University of Manchester
