Nahida Shaikh
About Nahida Shaikh
Nahida Shaikh serves as the Director of Legal & Finance I at Gupshup, where she has worked since 2021. She holds multiple advanced degrees and certifications in law, finance, and international business, and has a strong background in managing complex financial transactions and regulatory compliance.
Work at Gupshup
Nahida Shaikh has held multiple positions at Gupshup since 2011. She currently serves as the Director of Legal & Finance I, a role she has occupied since 2021. Prior to this, she was the Associate Director for five years, starting in 2019. Her tenure at Gupshup includes significant contributions, such as structuring the company's business expansion into Brazil, Mexico, and the UAE in 2023. Additionally, she has experience as a Senior Manager in Finance from 2011 to 2019, where she managed financial operations and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Nahida Shaikh has an extensive educational background in law and finance. She earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Mithibai College and a Master of Laws (LLM) from Jindal Global Law School. She also holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in International Legal Science from Golden Gate University. Her qualifications include certifications such as QBO ProAdvisor, Certified EU GDPR Practitioner, and expertise in Transfer Pricing and International Taxation from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
Background
Nahida Shaikh has a diverse professional background that spans over a decade in finance and legal sectors. Before joining Gupshup, she worked at the Reserve Bank of India in Advisory Services for five years, from 2012 to 2017. Her early career included roles focused on financial management and compliance, which laid the foundation for her current expertise in international transactions and regulatory frameworks.
Achievements
Nahida Shaikh has achieved notable milestones in her career. She successfully structured the launch of Gupshup's business expansion in multiple countries, contributing to the company's global growth. She has managed cross-border acquisitions valued at around $400 million and has overseen buy-backs worth millions under USA regulations. Additionally, she secured a monumental RBI compounding worth billions of dollars, demonstrating her proficiency in high-value financial transactions.