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Salar Farzad

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Chief Financial & Administrative Officer at Gleeds
📍 Kensington, England, United Kingdom

Salar Farzad is the Chief Financial & Administrative Officer at Gleeds, overseeing all support functions for over 2, 700 people globally. A Chartered Accountant, he sits on both the Group and Operations Boards, acting as a catalyst for positive change and operational success. Colleagues describe him as a strategic thinker and a "consummate change agent. "

Outside of work, Salars life is vibrant and family-focused. He is a father to triplets and enjoys waterskiing adventures with his children. He was also formerly an equestrian enthusiast, showing a long-standing interest in outdoor activities.

Unique fact: Salar is a father to triplets.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Kensington, England, United Kingdom
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Priorities

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Business Transformation
He is spearheading a significant global restructure at Gleeds and has been described as a "catalyst for positive change" and a "consummate change agent. "
People Development
His official bio states he has a passion for improving people and teams, believing that people are the core asset in any business.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Gleeds
11-2023 - 3-2025
Chief Operating Officer
Gleeds
3-2023 - 11-2023
Chief Financial Officer
Gleeds
3-2023
Non Executive Director and Chair of Audit Committee
Keystone Law
8-2018
Council Member (Non-executive), Nominations Committee and Remuneration Committee
Trinity College London
In the press

Media appearances

Salar Farzad – Leadership Profile | Gleeds. Featured in Gleeds Official Website
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Education
FCA
ICAEW
BSc
University of Wales
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