Shirin Mac Leod
About Shirin Mac Leod
Shirin Mac Leod serves as the Head of Finance at Legal & General Capital, where she has worked for 17 years. She leads the Financial Reporting and Financial Planning and Analysis functions, overseeing the central finance team and focusing on long-term investment strategies.
Work at Legal & General
Shirin Mac Leod has been employed at Legal & General for 14 years, holding various positions within the Finance department. Currently, she serves as the Head of Finance for Legal and General Capital, a role she has held since 2007. In this capacity, she is responsible for leading the Financial Reporting and Financial Planning and Analysis functions. Additionally, she oversees the central finance team, focusing on long-term investment options for surplus cash.
Previous Experience at Radisson Blu Edwardian
Before joining Legal & General, Shirin Mac Leod worked at Radisson Blu Edwardian in London as an Operations Support Team Leader from 2004 to 2007. During her three years in this role, she contributed to the operational efficiency of the hotel, supporting various teams and enhancing service delivery.
Education and Expertise
Shirin Mac Leod completed her secondary education at Convent of Jesus & Mary School, where she studied from 1989 to 2001. She then pursued higher education at the Institute of International Management & Technology, affiliated with Oxford Brookes University, where she earned a BSc (Hons) in Hospitality and Tourism Management with a 2:1 classification from 2001 to 2004. Her educational background supports her expertise in finance and management.
Leadership Responsibilities
In her role as Head of Finance at Legal and General Capital, Shirin Mac Leod leads critical financial functions including Financial Reporting and Financial Planning and Analysis. She plays a pivotal role in overseeing the central finance team, ensuring effective management of financial resources and strategic investment planning.