Dr. Vikas Shah Mbe Dl

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Non Executive Director @ Institute of Directors (IoD)
Manchester, GB
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Manchester, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About Dr. Vikas Shah Mbe Dl

Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL is an entrepreneur, investor, non-executive & thought leader with significant experience in founding, leading and exiting businesses to trade, private-equity and listed groups. He is a Non-Executive Board Member of the UK Government’s Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) and also a Non-Executive Director of the Solicitors Regulation Authority, Shoosmiths LLP & Enspec Power. In his career, Vikas has also mentored and coach hundreds of entrepreneurs & leaders.

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Institute of Directors (IoD)

Institute Of Directors (Iod)

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Non Executive Director
Manchester, GB
Dr. Vikas Shah Mbe Dl Work Experience Details
  • Institute Of Directors (Iod)
    Non Executive Director
    Institute Of Directors (Iod)
    Manchester, Gb
  • Department For Energy Security And Net Zero
    Non Executive Board Member & Chair Of Audit, Risk And Assurance
    Department For Energy Security And Net Zero Apr 2023 - Present
    London, Gb
    Board Member & Chair of Audit, Risk & Assurance for the UK Government's Department for Energy Security & Net Zero. The department is tasked with delivering security of energy supply, ensuring properly functioning energy markets, encouraging greater energy efficiency and seizing the opportunities of net zero to lead the world in new green industries. DESNZ is a ministerial department, supported by 14 agencies and public bodies.
  • Solicitors Regulation Authority
    Board Member & Member Of The Audit & Risk Committee
    Solicitors Regulation Authority Jan 2021 - Present
    Birmingham, Gb
    Member of the Board of the Solicitors Regulation Authority which regulates (i) solicitors of England and Wales, (ii) law firms of England and Wales, (iii) non-lawyers, who can be either managers or employees of firms that we regulate; and (iv) other types of lawyer, such as registered foreign lawyers (RFLs) and registered European lawyers (RELs).
  • Gsi - Growth Strategy Innovation
    Co-Founder
    Gsi - Growth Strategy Innovation Aug 2021 - Present
    Manchester, Gb
    Entrepreneurial co-pilots: We help companies and brands create sustainable growth by developing strategies that can drive higher value through innovation. Through our diagnostics, we can identify the key behaviours that support long-term growth.It’s hard to find the right place to invest for growth. With so many uncertainties around the world, it’s important that you make the right decisions for your company. We can help you make informed decisions and build long-term success with entrepreneur led support. We are your entrepreneurial co-pilots for your business growth journey
  • Shoosmiths
    Non Executive Director
    Shoosmiths Feb 2022 - Present
    London, City Of London, Gb
    Shoosmiths is a major UK law firm with over 1,400 employees across 14 locations, generating over £160m in revenues. “From Mercedes-Benz, Marston's and Travelodge to Octopus Ventures, major property developers and some of the UK's largest banks, we work with a growing number of the FTSE 250 and some of the world's most exciting and ambitious growth businesses.”
  • Thought Economics
    Founder & Editor
    Thought Economics Jan 2007 - Present
    Since 2007, I have been interviewing some of the most interesting, impactful and important individuals in the world on my site, Thought Economics, https://thoughteconomics.com Some of the 500+ individuals I've interviewed since 2007 include: Maya Angelou, Shaquille O’Neal, Matthew McConaughey, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Buzz Aldrin, Will.I.Am, Sir Richard Branson, Mark Cuban, Deepak Chopra, Kevin O’Leary, Sheryl Sandberg, Melinda Gates, Dr. Jane Goodall, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Steven Pinker, Jordan Peterson, Usain Bolt, George Takei, Hans Zimmer, Adam Grant, Seth Godin, Penn Jillette, Nico Rosberg, Brian Grazer, Niall Ferguson, Garry Kasparov & Noam Chomsky.
  • Alliance Manchester Business School
    Honorary Professor & Advisory Board
    Alliance Manchester Business School Jun 2016 - Present
    Manchester, Gb
    I am a Board Member at the Alliance Manchester Business School, which was established in 1965 as one of the UK's first two business schools. Today, they are the UK's largest campus-based business and management school, and 'Original Thinking Applied' is at the heart of everything we do. With centres in Dubai, Hong Kong, São Paolo, Shanghai and Singapore, their reach is truly global. MBS are one of few institutions to have achieved triple accreditation from AACSB International, AMBA and EQUIS, and the Financial Times ranks our MBA 7th in the UK, 14th in Europe and 38th globally.
  • Lancaster University Management School
    Honorary Professorial Fellow
    Lancaster University Management School Dec 2021 - Present
    Lancaster, Lancashire, Gb
    LUMS is ranked amongst the UK’s top 10 and Europe’s top 50 business schools according to the Financial Times rankings.
  • Swiscot Group
    Managing Director & Ceo
    Swiscot Group 1999 - Jun 2024
    Manchester, Gb
    A diversified international trading business (established in 1968). Our activities are diverse, ranging from luxury & retail linens, to contract textiles, fabrics, yarns & commodities. We have a diverse customer base internationally, and encompass trading brands including: Charlotte Thomas (Luxury & Retail Linens), Linen Connect (Contract & Commercial Linens), Brimark (Healthcare Textiles) and Armourtex (High Performance & Technical Textiles). Swiscot exited to Westpoint Home Group, owned by Icahn Enterprises (NASDAQ:IEP) in June 2024.
  • Department For Business, Energy And Industrial Strategy (Beis)
    Non Executive Board Member & Chair Of Audit, Risk And Assurance Committee (Arac)
    Department For Business, Energy And Industrial Strategy (Beis) May 2021 - Apr 2023
    London, England, Gb
    Non-Executive Board Member of the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy - Building a stronger, greener future by fighting coronavirus, tackling climate change, unleashing innovation and making the UK a great place to work and do business. BEIS is a ministerial department, supported by 42 agencies and public bodies.
  • Fletchers Solicitors
    Non Executive Director
    Fletchers Solicitors Apr 2018 - Sep 2021
    Manchester, England, Gb
    Established in Southport in 1987, Fletchers Solicitors is a large UK-based medical negligence and personal injury practice with over 400 team members. Fletchers are the only UK law firm listed in both The Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work and the Guardian Great Places to Work for 2017.
  • British Council
    Digital Advisory Group
    British Council Apr 2016 - Mar 2021
    London, England, Gb
    I am a member of the Digital Advisory Board of The British Council, which was founded to create a friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and the wider world. We call this work cultural relations. We work in over 100 countries, connecting millions of people with the United Kingdom through programmes and services in the English language, the Arts, Education and Society. We believe these are the most effective means of engaging with others, and we have been doing this work since 1934.
  • Mit Sloan School Of Management
    Associate Professor Of Entrepreneurship (The Lisbon Mba)
    Mit Sloan School Of Management May 2013 - Jan 2021
    Cambridge, Ma, Us
    Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship on the Lisbon MBA- a joint-venture between Nova SBE and CATÓLICA-LISBON – the leading business schools in Portugal. This partnership includes a two year part-time MBA and an International full-time MBA, in partnership with MIT’s prestigious Sloan School of Management. According to the 2013 Financial Times Top 100 Global MBA Rankings, The Lisbon MBA International is the 15th best MBA program in Europe (61st worldwide), and the 6th in the "Value for Money" category - ahead of Harvard, Stanford, INSEAD and London Business School, among others.
  • Tie
    President, Tie Uk North
    Tie Jan 2011 - Dec 2016
    Santa Clara, California, Us
    President & Board Member (TiE UK North) - a chapter of the world's largest entrepreneur's network. TiE UK North operate the FoundersDock incubator, right in the heart of Manchester in Spinningfields. I am also an advisor to TiE Chapters around the world (including Lisbon and Israel) and have engaged in programmes internationally including:- Panel Sessions at MIT Global Startup Workshop (Estonia).- Judging at the Rice Business Plan Competition (Houston) - the world's largest and richest business plan competition.
  • Ultima Group
    Owner / Director
    Ultima Group 1998 - 2008
    A multi-award winning agency, servicing a wide range of sectors, in markets worldwide. Our offering is as diverse as it is comprehensive; covering creative services, technology solutions, communications and consulting.

Dr. Vikas Shah Mbe Dl Skills

Strategy Entrepreneurship Start Ups Management Business Planning Business Strategy Leadership Marketing Management Consulting Business Development Market Analysis Consulting Marketing Strategy New Business Development Marketing Communications Strategic Planning Strategic Thinking International Business Strategic Partnerships Mergers And Acquisitions Venture Capital Creative Direction Product Development International Sales E Commerce Online Marketing Product Management Corporate Development Brand Ambassadorship Retail Market Research Business Analysis Private Equity Investments Brand Development Competitive Analysis Product Marketing Executive Management Digital Marketing Online Advertising B2b Marketing Management Strategic Consulting Crm Emerging Markets Corporate Finance Team Management Valuation Finance Funding

Dr. Vikas Shah Mbe Dl Education Details

  • The University Of Manchester
    The University Of Manchester
    Management & Marketing
  • Cambridge Judge Business School
    Cambridge Judge Business School
    Finance
  • Alliance Manchester Business School
    Alliance Manchester Business School
    High Value Managers Course

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