Team Sapphire
We are very proud of our team. Each member brings a wealth of expertise to our business, having had many years of industry experience in their specialist fields including finance, commercial and immigration law, business development, marketing, technology and property. We have built a network of trusted partners across the UK with some of the best businesses, individuals and universities over several decades. Sapphire commits to using all its expertise, to help craft a plan that best supports your UK business aspirations, and then to make that plan become a reality.
Moving with the times
Given we live in uncertain and changing times, we recognise that our approach must be flexible and versatile. Our team will work with yours to build in contingency plans, goals and future strategy improvements, to ensure that you continue to see a healthy return on your UK investment.
Businesses and individuals choose to work with us because they trust us, but mostly because they share our ethos - that's to 'deliver innovation through collaboration.'
The experienced Sapphire leadership team is led by Amit Sharma and Nigel Birch, founders of Sapphire.
Amit Sharma
I have extensive experience spanning over 20 years defining and implementing business development solutions and strategies for a range of organisations in both the private and public sectors. Areas have included innovative digital / software solutions, marketing, communications, PR, manufacturing, distribution, infrastructure.
Backed with a solid understanding of complex applications and business processes has allowed me to identify business opportunities in various sectors and strategically expand offerings over time in a variety of sectors and regions. I have established strong connections in the UK and internationally across various domains which has allowed me to create and nurture business partnerships and add value.
Nigel Birch
Having held several senior management and directorships in global organisations, I have a wealth of knowledge to assist international businesses in their expansion ambitions. I have worked in many countries across multiple industries including high value manufacturing, digital systems, academia, infrastructure projects and cyber security. I have extensive experience working with the UK Department of Trade and Industry contributing to trade missions, the planning and delivery of seminars, sector specific applications and strategy.
Pragmatic in operation, extremely focused and results driven, always looking to offer value add and innovation to clients. I have directed numerous investment appraisals and lead knowledge transfer collaborations between industry and academia for commercial exploitation and research leading to commercialisation.
I am a registered Enterprise Expert with the European Commission and a member of the Reinvention Society, T20 Think Tank and Knowledge Economy Network.
Siddharth Chawla
I am an experienced and skilled International Trade Specialist and Financial Consultant.
I have excellent and extensive knowledge of import and export compliance, sales, manufacturing, control processes and procedures.
My experience spans over 25 years running my own businesses and also working with companies in the UK, Germany and Japan.
I am well versed in encouraging business coalitions in international nations, optimising trade financing, business growth possibilities and strategy.
I have an excellent connect with the Diplomatic community in India and work closely with various trade associations and the Government.
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