Hemal Shah
About Hemal Shah
Hemal Shah is a Senior Finance Business Partner at Reuters News, with extensive experience in finance roles across various industries including media, entertainment, and technology. He has a strong background in performance improvement and financial management, having held positions at notable companies such as Activision and Thomson Reuters.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Hemal Shah currently serves as the Senior Finance Business Partner for Reuters News, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing performance, retention, and engagement within the Sales teams. His responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional peers and leadership to drive effective change and increase analytical transparency, performance, and profit.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Prior to his current role, Hemal Shah worked at Thomson Reuters as a Senior Finance Business Partner in Technology Infrastructure from 2017 to 2021. During this tenure, he contributed to various initiatives aimed at improving financial performance and operational efficiency.
Professional Background
Hemal Shah has a diverse professional background with experience in various sectors including media, FMCG, entertainment, software, and subscription-based technology. He has held several finance-related positions, including Management Accountant at B4U Network (Europe) Ltd. and SNR GL Accountant at PAREXEL. His role at Activision as International Finance Business Partner spanned eight years, where he played a key role in financial reporting and profit generation.
Education and Qualifications
Hemal Shah studied at Oshwal Academy and later attended Emile Woolf College, where he achieved ACCA qualifications from 1998 to 2000. His educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills to excel in finance and business partnering roles.
Achievements in Finance
Throughout his career, Hemal Shah has led efforts to create robust finance functions from the ground up for various organizations, including a private equity-backed jewellery business and a digital start-up. He provided pivotal input into a large-scale transformation programme at Thomson Reuters and developed a high-impact financial report at Activision that continues to be utilized across the business.