Shahida Imani Profile

Shahida has spent more than 10 years in the Scottish technology arena. A CIMA qualified accountant, her recent engagements have encompassed the technology, software and renewable energy industries predominantly for emerging venture capital backed companies. She has led the financial management of businesses working closely with the executive management team in some of the most successful Scottish Technology Companies such as Optos plc, Voxar Limited and most recently Rocela Ltd.

She has extensive experience of the financial, operational and commercial requirements within a business and supporting major strategic initiatives such as acquisitions, takeovers, securing equity or grant funding and global expansion (including Far East Asia and USA), but also ensuring that robust scalable financial systems and processes are in place to support rapidly growing businesses.

This lengthy experience means Shahida is recognised for her skills and competence in financial circles by regulators, peers and industry specialists alike.