Komerz taps former WPP executive Shahid Sadiq as Group CFO
Shahid Sadiq joins Komerz after serving as Global CFO of WPP’s Specialist Communications and PR division
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Published: Jul 2, 2026 12:20 PM | 2 min read
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- Shahid Sadiq has been appointed as the Group Chief Financial Officer at Komerz, bringing over 20 years of experience in marketing communications and finance.
- He previously served as Global CFO at WPP and held senior roles at Geometry Global and McCann Worldgroup EMEA.
- In his new role, Sadiq will oversee group finance, capital allocation, investment strategy, and investor relations, playing a key role in scaling Komerz's AI-powered commerce ecosystem.
- CEO Ramesh Krishnamurthy and COO Siddharth Shankar emphasized Sadiq's expertise in leading complex organizations and his potential to drive growth and integration of acquisitions at Komerz.
Shahid Sadiq has been appointed Group Chief Financial Officer at Komerz. He brings over 20 years of experience in marketing communications and joins from WPP, where he served as Global CFO of WPLL Specialist Communications and PR.
He previously held senior positions at Geometry Global, including CFO and COO for EMEA, and also served as Regional CFO for McCann Worldgroup EMEA.
At Komerz, Sadiq will play a key role in scaling the company's AI-powered commerce ecosystem. He will oversee group finance, capital allocation, investment strategy, fundraising, governance, performance management and investor relations.
Ramesh Krishnamurthy, CEO of Komerz, said: “Shahid's appointment marks another significant milestone in Komerz's evolution. "As we continue to grow and strengthen our global presence, his experience leading complex international organisations and delivering disciplined growth will be invaluable. We are building for the long term, and Shahid brings the financial leadership needed for the next stage of our journey."
Siddharth Shankar, COO of Komerz, stated: "Komerz is creating a new kind of commercial growth platform, combining brands, technology, data and distribution within a single ecosystem. Shahid brings world-class financial and operational expertise that will help us accelerate growth, integrate acquisitions effectively, and continue building a category-defining business."
Shahid Sadiq, Group CFO of Komerz, added: “Komerz is building a highly differentiated platform at the intersection of commerce, distribution, AI and performance-led growth with a clear vision and significant opportunities ahead. The opportunity to help scale this globally, through disciplined investment, profitable expansion and strategic acquisitions, is extremely compelling. I look forward to working with the leadership team to build a world-class omni-channel distribution business for brands.”
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