Pranav Shah

Commercial MBA graduate and business owner with a strong track record of cross-functional collaboration, qualitative research, and analytical problem-solving. Demonstrates sharp business intuition derived from running a retail enterprise, combined with strict compliance discipline from government security vetting (UK Cabinet Office) and FCA-regulated financial services. A highly confident, articulate communicator adept at engaging external trade experts and internal stakeholders across all seniority levels.

Driven by intellectual curiosity and a solution-oriented attitude, with proven success sifting through complex operational and market data to uncover actionable insights while adhering to the highest ethical and privacy standards.

Branch Founder & Business Owner - BeWell (Chelmsford Branch) - Chelmsford

(2024-11)

• Commercial Market Intelligence: Engage regularly with suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers to gather qualitative data on product availability, lead times, and cost shifts.
• Cross-Functional Network Cultivation: Build and maintain strong relationships with external trade partners, sales representatives, and local business leaders to identify emerging operational trends.
• Data-Driven Strategy: Sift through sales metrics, supplier terms, and consumer feedback to adapt store positioning, optimize gross margins, and solve operational bottlenecks.

Executive Officer - Cabinet Office – UK Security Vetting (UKSV)

(2022-08 - 2023-10)

• Ethical Standards & Compliance Oversight: Handled sensitive government security records with 100% adherence to strict regulatory guidelines and the Data Protection Act (DPA).
• Complex Inquiry Resolution: Acted as a primary contact for high-priority vetting enquiries, verifying authority levels before synthesizing complex case details into accurate briefing notes.
• Cross-Unit Collaboration: Worked alongside senior officers and compliance leads to ensure seamless communication, precision, and audit readiness across high-volume caseloads.

Self-Employed / Freelance Insurance Adviser & Team Leader - Independent; past work with OWL Financial and Precise Protect; currently operating under Straker Financial Services

(2019-11)

Operating as an independent protection specialist and team leader, providing tailored financial protection and insurance solutions across multiple industry networks, including past work with OWL Financial and Precise Protect, and currently operating under Straker Financial Services.

• Presentation & Leadership: Lead cross-team training sessions and present consultative frameworks to advisers, fostering active listening, intellectual curiosity, and high performance across the team.
• Fact-Finding & Analytical Consultations: Execute structured discovery sessions to evaluate complex client financial profiles, gather primary data, and match solutions while ensuring strict FCA regulatory compliance and GDPR adherence.

Sales Consultant & Cluster Coach - Furniture Village

(2007-11 - 2019-10)

• Multi-Unit Stakeholder Collaboration: Delivered interactive workshops and presentations across regional teams to align communication strategies and elevate team performance.
• Operational Problem Solving: Coordinated directly with logistics, supply chain partners, and vendors to resolve lead-time bottlenecks and track product demand trends.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Information Technology

Leadership & Coaching Programme