Advisory Direct Limited was founded in 2017 by fintech entrepreneurs Suhail Ahmad and Stuart Jamieson with a vision to leverage emerging blockchain technology to empower organisations with a more secure and efficient way to serve their customers.
The company develops AI-driven solutions to meet the security, compliance and communication needs of financial and professional advisory firms. The company has developed a unique DLT framework incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) on the blockchain to provide firms with a more secure ‘tamper-free’ way to manage and monitor their internal and external communications.
Advisory Direct Limited was founded in 2017 by fintech entrepreneurs Suhail Ahmad and Stuart Jamieson with a vision to leverage emerging blockchain technology to empower organisations with a more secure and efficient way to serve their customers.
Suhail is a visionary fintech entrepreneur and founder of the FinancialNetwork.io a digital finance advisory, investment and venture development firm. As a former pension adviser and investment banker, Suhail understands the need for better security and compliance at financial and professional advisory firms. Stuart is a technologist with extensive experience in overseeing IT infrastructure development and has been leading cutting edge research into AI and blockchain applications.
Advisory Direct Limited was founded in 2017 by fintech entrepreneurs Suhail Ahmad and Stuart Jamieson with a vision to leverage emerging blockchain technology to empower organisations with a more secure and efficient way to serve their customers.
Aisha Elahi
Managing Director and Chief Experience Officer
Aisha brings sales, marketing and brand development expertise to the company, helping us maintain a client-centric approach to everything we do. With experience in health, cosmetics and consultancy, Aisha oversees our day-to-day operations to ensure each client at Advisory Direct receives the highest level of service and quality.
Suhail Ahmad, MBA
Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer
Suhail is a visionary fintech entrepreneur, investor and trusted adviser with career spanning financial advisory, investment banking and capital markets. As our Chief Strategist, Suhail leads the strategic planning, corporate development and partnerships at Advisory Direct to ensure we have a strong and growing business to support the ongoing success of our clients and investors.
Stuart Jamieson
Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer
Stuart is a commercially aware technologist overseeing our IT infrastructure, software development and leading our cutting-edge research into AI and the blockchain applications. He has worked across a range of fintech, enterprise and software projects during his career. As co-founder of GBR Markets, Stuart is champion for innovation and technology for good.
Sheila Robinson
Chief Commercial Officer
Sheila brings a wealth of experience in commercial and business development to Advisory Direct to support the success of our clients. As a business coach with a focus on pitching and creating brands, Sheila has worked with businesses in the technology markets including telecom, renewables and clean energy.
Sherif Hampton
General Counsel
Sherif is a corporate and international finance lawyer with experience in the UK and the GCC region. With extensive experience in real estate transactions worldwide and corporate mergers and acquisitions, Sherif is an integral part of Advisory Direct due diligence and structuring support for clients, helping provide timely insights and expertise.
