Ami Sharma
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Devraj Banerji
Ami is knowledgeable and one of the best CFO's I have worked with. He navigated Ultra through 2 profit scares, supported the return to growth and a higher share price. None of these things would have happened without Ami's leadership. The company was without a CEO for a long time and many organisations would have imploded but Ami filled the void expertly. In my area, that of transformation Ami fully supported my ideas and the programme and kept the initially sceptical executive team on board and supportive of the change. Ami made difficult decisions look easy, and I felt very supported by him. In my view, as an ex CFO myself, Ami would be an asset to any appropriate business, and he has my highest recommendation.
Mark Nelson
I have worked for Ami at Ultra for a number of years. Ami has proven to be a resilient and insightful leader, successfully navigating Ultra through a particularly challenging period when many others would undoubtedly have failed. It has been a pleasure working for Ami throughout and Ultra is a significantly better and stronger organisation as a result of his leadership.
Devraj Banerji
Ami is knowledgeable and one of the best CFO's I have worked with. He navigated Ultra through 2 profit scares, supported the return to growth and a higher share price. None of these things would have happened without Ami's leadership. The company was without a CEO for a long time and many organisations would have imploded but Ami filled the void expertly. In my area, that of transformation Ami fully supported my ideas and the programme and kept the initially sceptical executive team on board and supportive of the change. Ami made difficult decisions look easy, and I felt very supported by him. In my view, as an ex CFO myself, Ami would be an asset to any appropriate business, and he has my highest recommendation.
Mark Nelson
I have worked for Ami at Ultra for a number of years. Ami has proven to be a resilient and insightful leader, successfully navigating Ultra through a particularly challenging period when many others would undoubtedly have failed. It has been a pleasure working for Ami throughout and Ultra is a significantly better and stronger organisation as a result of his leadership.
Devraj Banerji
Ami is knowledgeable and one of the best CFO's I have worked with. He navigated Ultra through 2 profit scares, supported the return to growth and a higher share price. None of these things would have happened without Ami's leadership. The company was without a CEO for a long time and many organisations would have imploded but Ami filled the void expertly. In my area, that of transformation Ami fully supported my ideas and the programme and kept the initially sceptical executive team on board and supportive of the change. Ami made difficult decisions look easy, and I felt very supported by him. In my view, as an ex CFO myself, Ami would be an asset to any appropriate business, and he has my highest recommendation.
Mark Nelson
I have worked for Ami at Ultra for a number of years. Ami has proven to be a resilient and insightful leader, successfully navigating Ultra through a particularly challenging period when many others would undoubtedly have failed. It has been a pleasure working for Ami throughout and Ultra is a significantly better and stronger organisation as a result of his leadership.
Devraj Banerji
Ami is knowledgeable and one of the best CFO's I have worked with. He navigated Ultra through 2 profit scares, supported the return to growth and a higher share price. None of these things would have happened without Ami's leadership. The company was without a CEO for a long time and many organisations would have imploded but Ami filled the void expertly. In my area, that of transformation Ami fully supported my ideas and the programme and kept the initially sceptical executive team on board and supportive of the change. Ami made difficult decisions look easy, and I felt very supported by him. In my view, as an ex CFO myself, Ami would be an asset to any appropriate business, and he has my highest recommendation.
Mark Nelson
I have worked for Ami at Ultra for a number of years. Ami has proven to be a resilient and insightful leader, successfully navigating Ultra through a particularly challenging period when many others would undoubtedly have failed. It has been a pleasure working for Ami throughout and Ultra is a significantly better and stronger organisation as a result of his leadership.
Credentials
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Artificial Intelligence for everyone
CourseraApr, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Chartered Accountant, Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales. Graduate Conversion, third in order of nationwide merit in Data Processing.
ICAEWJan, 1992- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Porvair plc
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United Kingdom
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Non Executive Director
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Jan 2023 - Present
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SDI Group plc
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United Kingdom
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Group Chief Financial Officer
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Aug 2022 - Present
Group CFO of a high growth AIM listed business which designs and manufactures scientific products for use in applications including life sciences, healthcare, astronomy, consumer manufacturing and art conservation markets. SDI Group plc continues to grow through its own technology advancements, as well as through pursuing strategic, complementary acquisitions. Group CFO of a high growth AIM listed business which designs and manufactures scientific products for use in applications including life sciences, healthcare, astronomy, consumer manufacturing and art conservation markets. SDI Group plc continues to grow through its own technology advancements, as well as through pursuing strategic, complementary acquisitions.
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Ceres
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United Kingdom
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Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Advisor; Ceres Power Holdings plc
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May 2021 - Dec 2021
Fuel cell and clean energy technology company working with world leading partners to embed Ceres engineering in mass-market energy products for the commercial, residential and transportation markets. £2 billion market cap AIM listed preparing to move to the Main Market. Fuel cell and clean energy technology company working with world leading partners to embed Ceres engineering in mass-market energy products for the commercial, residential and transportation markets. £2 billion market cap AIM listed preparing to move to the Main Market.
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Ultra Electronics Group
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Defense & Space
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700 & Above Employee
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Group Chief Financial Officer
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Jan 2016 - Dec 2019
FTSE-250 £800m turnover aerospace and defence group, with international operations principally in the UK, US, Canada and Australia. Part of the team that returned the business to growth; delivered strong organic revenue, profit, cash generation and order book. Led a number of successful operational improvements and upgraded the finance function by way of implementing global shared service centres and new ERP systems. Significant realignment of the portfolio involving M&A. Extensive external contact with investors and analysts. Chaired Cost Reduction Programme Committee, Global ERP Steering Committee and Finance Committee. Member of Pension Investment Committee. Show less
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APX Autopart Express Limited
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Watford, United Kingdom
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Finance Director APX
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2014 - 2015
Private Equity backed start-up car part distribution business which was successfully sold to Euro Car Parts. Private Equity backed start-up car part distribution business which was successfully sold to Euro Car Parts.
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Senior plc
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Rickmansworth
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Group Financial Controller
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2014 - 2014
FTSE 250 multinational aviation group, T/O £800M, manufactures parts for Boeing/Airbus and the automotive sector. Managed a team of 9 in the UK and US. FTSE 250 multinational aviation group, T/O £800M, manufactures parts for Boeing/Airbus and the automotive sector. Managed a team of 9 in the UK and US.
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Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland
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United Kingdom
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Construction
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400 - 500 Employee
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Saint-Gobain Building Distribution
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2009 - 2013
Saint Gobain Building Distribution acquired Gibbs & Dandy plc in 2008. Managed the finance function of a variety of nationwide Saint-Gobain businesses ranging in turnover from £145m to £260m across multiple sites and brands. Saint Gobain Building Distribution acquired Gibbs & Dandy plc in 2008. Managed the finance function of a variety of nationwide Saint-Gobain businesses ranging in turnover from £145m to £260m across multiple sites and brands.
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Gibbs & Dandy
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United Kingdom
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Wholesale Building Materials
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1 - 100 Employee
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Group Finance Director and Company Secretary
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2005 - 2009
FTSE Fledgling listed building services business with a turnover of £63m. Led the sale to Saint Gobain Building Distribution in 2008. FTSE Fledgling listed building services business with a turnover of £63m. Led the sale to Saint Gobain Building Distribution in 2008.
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Ultra Electronics Group
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Defense & Space
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700 & Above Employee
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Group Financial Controller
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1999 - 2005
Supported the senior management team of a high growth listed company. Supported the senior management team of a high growth listed company.
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KPMG UK
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United Kingdom
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Accounting
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700 & Above Employee
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Audit Manager
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1994 - 1999
Audit and related work (including due diligence and report writing) in the Financial Services sector. Audit and related work (including due diligence and report writing) in the Financial Services sector.
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Scodie Deyong
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United Kingdom
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Audit Senior
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1989 - 1994
Audit, accounting and tax work for SMEs. Audit, accounting and tax work for SMEs.
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Education
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1985 - 1988
University of Kent
Bsc (Hons), Chemistry with Management Science
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