Shailash Sanghrajka

Versatile C-Level executive focused on scale-up businesses

United Kingdom

About

Technically sophisticated executive with 20+ years of experience in building and managing business areas to excel in its financial, technological, and operational needs. Stellar record of devising and transitioning strategy into action and achievement. Emotionally intelligent, capable of making suitable and wise decisions during complex situations. Entrepreneurial skillset, ability to think out-of-the-box for new and creative ideas, ensuring business expansion and profit maximisation. Expert in monitoring changing trends in business processes, systems, job roles, and organisational structure to initiate change management strategies that align with company mission and vision. Competency in delivering exceptional leadership through knowledge of technology and technological trends and advancements. Repeated success in leading and guiding sizeable, cross-functional teams in the design and launch of leading-edge business solutions

Experience

  • Consultant at finova
    Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • Consultant at Professional Footballers'​ Association
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

  • Mentor at Imperial Venture Mentoring Service (IVMS)
    Jul 2020 - Present · 6 yrs

    Mentoring and assisting todays entrepreneurs IVMS is a voluntary advisory service for any student or staff member showing a clear entrepreneurial intent and wishing to realise their entrepreneurial idea via the development of a startup company. IVMS uses team-based mentoring where two to three mentors work with a startup for an open-ended period. Team mentoring offers a unique opportunity to advise the leader of a venture and to selectively lend the mentor͛s wealth of contacts and experience to the venture.

  • Technical Chief Operating Officer | Service Delivery Director at Hentsū
    Aug 2016 - Oct 2021 · 5 yrs 3 mos

    Second in command and key decision maker for global public cloud technology services company, serving the Hedge Fund and Asset Management industry. Director and board member in this rapid growth environment from 4 people to a peak of 70+ people in first 4 years across 3 continents and 5 cities. A client base growth of 2 in 2016 to 80+ in 2021. Instrumental in building a multi-million dollar annual revenue business with two thirds in recurring revenue in 2020. Key involvement in series A capital raise in 2018 and sale of the business in February 2021 to US SaaS technology firm (Portfolio BI).

  • COO/CTO & Director at A Piece Of London - My Property Partners
    Aug 2014 - Jul 2016 · 2 yrs

    A Piece of London is a UK crowdfunding platform dedicated to invest in prime London property and to democratise the London property market making it accessible to everyone. Acted as Co-founder of this innovative start-up B2C Fintech to create an innovative financial instrument allowing property investment for retail customers by creating a FCA regulated Property Crowdfunding online platform. Primarily focused on all operational and technology areas of the business creating efficient corporate structures for investment tied into a seamless technology experience for users. Acquired a 7 figure property portfolio providing 5-8% ROI to investors after one year investment.