“Culture isn’t a department—it’s the energy that scales a vision.”

Shakeela Gerald is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of GLF, a firm globally recognized for business consulting and leadership transformation. With a background in English Literature (B.A.) and a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA),she brings a unique fusion of human insight, operational intelligence, and brand-driven thinking to the leadership table.

She leads critical verticals at GLF including People, Culture, HR, Operational Excellence, Client Experience, Branding, and Marketing—making her one of the most pivotal forces behind the company’s global reputation.

Shakeela has been actively involved in every client transformation project GLF has undertaken till date, ensuring not only seamless execution but also deep alignment between people, systems, and strategy. She has also delivered high-powered workshops, leadership interventions, and HR consulting engagements across industries—earning trust for her clarity, energy, and results-oriented approach.

Her ability to blend structure with soul, systems with sensitivity, and performance with people-first thinking has shaped GLF’s culture as much as its client outcomes. As the head of Branding & Marketing, Shakeela also leads the firm’s voice in the market, anchoring its identity as a bold, value-driven, and transformational brand.

Her leadership is both intuitive and intentional—building not just companies, but cultures that scale with impact and integrity.

“The quality of decisions is defined by the clarity of governance.”

30+ Years of Experience in Driving Strategic Value, Internal Audit, Risk Management and Governance initiatives

Held C-suite level Positions in worlds Renowned Organizations

Highly Distinguished with Multiple Certifications Including CA, SI Auditor, Risk Management Fraud Examiner & More.

Championed 55-High Impact Knowledge Sharing Events

Played Various Roles as: Strategic Counsel to Boards & C-suite executives

Mentored Innumerable Finance Professionals at the ICAI Forum 

Represented Qatar in the lIA's Global Assembly of Thought Leaders for 15 years

Sundaresan is more than a director—he’s a compass for strategic integrity in business. His presence ensures that the GAD Group’s growth is not just visionary, but sustainable, compliant, and globally respected.