Haysmacintyre appoints new independent non-exec director

Haysmacintyre has announced the appointment of Shimi Shah as its second independent non-executive (INE) director and chair of the leadership board. 

Shah will work closely with the members of the leadership board – including Stephen Wardell, the firm’s other INE, who joined in October 2022 – to help the firm achieve its business strategy as a partner-owned firm.

She has been actively involved in building, scaling, and running businesses, incubators, innovation policy, fund management, and venture capital for over 20 years across the US, Europe, and the Middle East. 

Leveraging her broad experience will reinforce the firm’s ability to meet its mission statement of being a firm that continually invests in its people, equipping them with the right skills, to work with the right clients in the right way.

Commenting on Shah’s appointment, Natasha Frangos, managing partner at Haysmacintyre, said: “Shimi brings a varied and remarkable wealth of experience and we are delighted she is joining the team. 

“We are excited about our future growth and market opportunities; Shimi will bring a different perspective to challenge our thinking and to help shape our strategy. Alongside Stephen, Shimi brings a complimentary skill set that will strengthen and broaden the capabilities of our leadership board.”

Shah’s appointment comes at a time of continued investment at Haysmacintyre as it celebrates 77 promotions across all grades, including 6 new partners, alongside a 24% increase in headcount over the past year.

Regarding her appointment, Shah added: “I am thrilled to be joining the team at haysmacintyre – an innovative and forward-thinking firm that is renowned for its investment in people. As an entrepreneur at heart, I look forward to working closely with the firm in its bold pursuit of supporting ambitious growth. It is an exciting time for haysmacintyre and I am delighted to be a part of this exciting journey.”