Champions (UK) plc has appointed a new managing partner to lead two of its divisions - The NED Advisor and Board Champions.
Amir Qureshi brings experience from an international career spanning global corporations, private equity-backed growth firms, and entrepreneurial ventures. He will focus on helping grow the flagship divisions which aim to transform how boards and investors access, engage, and empower leadership.
"I'm delighted to be joining Champions as managing partner to lead both The NED Advisor and Board Champions," said Qureshi. "These two divisions serve distinct but complementary markets.
"The NED Advisor focuses on the private equity and investment community, providing both the breadth of a high-calibre leadership network and the depth of support from pre-deal due diligence through to post-deal value creation, including fractional and interim leadership.
"In parallel, Board Champions supports corporate and growth businesses in strengthening board and C-suite effectiveness, governance, and performance.
"Our mission is to modernise how boards and investors access and engage leadership, moving from passive oversight to active partnership. By aligning the right people with the right opportunities, we aim to help investors, CEOs, and boards unlock greater performance, growth, and long-term value creation."
Career Background
Qureshi began his career at The Coca-Cola Company, where he rose through senior leadership roles between 2001 and 2012, including sales director, general manager, and managing director - EMEA, overseeing operations across 25 countries with multimillion-dollar P&L responsibility.
Following his tenure at Coca-Cola, he joined Lebara Mobile, serving as managing director in Switzerland and later as global sales director.
In 2014, Qureshi transitioned into leadership assessment and people analytics as chief operating officer, and later chief executive of Thomas International.
He subsequently joined Drax Executive as chief commercial officer, supporting private equity firms and portfolio companies with leadership expertise. Most recently, he served as chief executive at Protocol, a UK-based education and training company.
Strategic Vision
Matthew Hayes, the managing director of Champions (UK) plc, said: "Amir's appointment marks an exciting and major step in the development of The NED Advisor and Board Champions. His arrival will strengthen both divisions' leadership offering to investors, boards, and C-suite executives worldwide.
"Amir will build on an exceptional career which has seen him lead transformation, governance, and performance across multiple sectors."