Tax Justice UK is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Faiza Shaheen as its new Executive Director after a search supported by Oxford HR.
Dr. Shaheen is a highly respected international expert on inequality and social policy and brings with her extensive leadership experience in politics, the non-profit sector and academia.
Most recently, Dr. Shaheen has been a visiting Professor in Practice and Distinguished Policy Fellow in the International Inequalities Institute at the London School of Economics. Before that, her experience includes being Program Director on the Grand Challenge on Inequality & Exclusion in the Center on International Cooperation at New York University.
Dr. Shaheen was previously Director at the Centre for Labour & Social Studies, as well as working as the Head of Inequalities & Development at Save the Children UK. Her experience also includes running two campaigns as a candidate in the 2019 and 2024 UK general elections, as well being a published author and commissioner on topics including housing and a gender equal economy.
There couldn’t be a better moment to welcome Faiza as our new Executive Director. With public services crumbling, cruel cuts to welfare and international aid, and the climate crisis upon us, this is the moment to step up our efforts for a fairer world. Faiza will bring incredible experience to Tax Justice UK, leading the team to continue to fight for tax justice, ensuring those with the broadest shoulders pay their fair share.
Christine Oram, Chair of the Board of Trustees at Tax Justice UK said:
“Tax Justice UK’s board is thrilled to welcome Dr. Faiza Shaheen as our Executive Director. We’re excited to appoint Faiza who brings stature, expertise and experience and we’re confident in her ability to drive the organisation, and its impact, to even greater heights. There is real momentum behind the calls for wealth taxation, and Faiza’s strategic vision and knowledge will be crucial to achieving real change to win tax justice, for the benefit of everyone.”
“The board also gives great thanks to Aleema Shivji who has been an exemplary interim Executive Director at Tax Justice UK – whose great efforts have helped to keep the ship on course while continuing to build momentum.”
Faiza Shaheen, newly appointed Executive Director at Tax Justice UK said:
“Throughout my career I’ve seen how tax, and tax policy sits at the heart of increasing or reducing the divides in society and our economic system. I am delighted to be taking up this role and utilising my experience to tackle some of the most profound challenges of our time, from extreme concentrated wealth to the climate crisis. Tax Justice UK is an organisation I’ve long admired, and having already met the team, I know I’m joining an extremely talented and dedicated group. I’ll be looking to hit the ground running and ensure taxing the wealth of the ultra-rich is at the top of political and media debate in the months to come.”