Samad Shariff

Samad Shariff is a seasoned Company Secretary Professional with a strong background in corporate governance, corporate laws, FEMA, RBI regulations, due diligence, private equity funding, and drafting and vetting agreements.

With over 8 years of experience, Samad has a comprehensive understanding of IPR-related compliances, labor law regulations, policy formulation (including sexual harassment policies), and representing companies with various government departments.

Samad Shariff also specializes in obtaining special approvals from regulatory bodies like ROC, RD, and RBI, handling all types of reporting and filings under FEMA, ensuring compliance with Indian laws, managing cross-border incorporation requirements, and overseeing legal and financial audits.

Samad's educational qualifications include a Company Secretary certification from The Institute of Company Secretaries of India, an MBA in Finance from RNS Institute Of Technology, and a B.Com in Finance from Presidency College.

He has also completed his PUC in Business and Commerce from Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College.

In terms of professional experience, Samad has held significant roles such as Associate Director - Company Secretary & Compliance Officer at Unacademy and as Company Secretary-Legal & Compliance at both Little Internet Private Limited and Zovi.com.

He has also served as a Management Trainee - Company Secretary during his articleship at Kivar Environment Private Limited.

Samad Shariff's expertise lies in supporting management and companies in achieving their targets by ensuring legal compliance through proficient handling of corporate secretarial, compliance, and legal functions.