Zahir Sheikh

Zahir Sheikh

Partner and Regional Head of Advisory

Corporate Recovery | Information Technology Consultancy | Risk Advisory | HRM Consultancy

Manufacturing & Distribution | Financial Services | Not for Profit, Gov't & Public Sector | Natural Resources & Energy | Infrastructure, Real Estate & Construction, Transport & Logistics

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With a career spanning over 37 years, Zahir Sheikh has advised some of East Africa’s leading businesses on risk, internal audit, forensic services, ESG, and data privacy. Since joining BDO in 2022, he has overseen these services across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Ethiopia. Prior to BDO, Zahir spent 24 years at KPMG East Africa, where he founded Kenya’s first forensic practice and led regional teams. His career also includes seven years in the UK, managing a consulting practice and motor trade business.

A trailblazer in forensic services, Zahir founded the Kenya Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, where he was the first Chairman. He has led significant investigations, provided expert court testimony, and advised on proactive fraud management. Zahir has held CEO and director roles in diverse industries, specializing in turning around under-performing companies. He also shares his expertise through over 40 webinars on topics like cybersecurity and corporate finance. Zahir holds an MBA from Cranfield University, is a Certified Fraud Examiner, CPA (Kenya), and Certified Public Secretary.