In her new role, Shaik will support Hilbert's continued growth by strengthening the firm's financial leadership, governance and operational discipline as it broadens its offering for clients and partners, the firm said in a statement.

Shaik has almost two decades of international experience across audit, financial services and professional advisor. Most recently, she served as associate director at Gravita, where she led audit engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients, managed multidisciplinary teams, ensured compliance with international auditing and accounting standards. She also advised clients on complex financial reporting matters. Prior to that, Shaik was an audit manager at PwC UK specialising in the insurance sector. She also played a leading role in successful new business pitches and was recognised for her contribution to digital transformation, helping to develop and embed innovative audit technologies across the business. At PwC she built a reputation for delivering complex audit engagements, driving digital transformation, and championing diversity and inclusion.

In addition to her professional achievements, Shaik is the founder of a London-based community for new mothers, established to help reduce isolation in motherhood by fostering meaningful social connections and peer support. This initiative reflects her commitment to building inclusive communities and creating positive social impact beyond the workplace.

"We are delighted to welcome Masuda to Hilbert. She brings deep financial expertise, strong commercial judgement and a genuine focus on delivering the best possible outcomes for clients,” Steve Lamarque, founder and CEO of Hilbert Investment Solutions, said. "What stood out to us was not only her impressive track record, but also the way she leads people, embraces new ideas and builds positive teams around her. She will be an invaluable asset to Hilbert as we continue to grow."

Hilbert Investment Solutions, founded in Paris in 2012, is a bespoke investment solutions business that gives its clients access to a wide range of markets around the world. It also also offers futures, options, over-the-counter derivatives, equities and fixed income securities. Hilbert, which has teams based in Paris, London, Brussels and Dubai, works in partnership with independent wealth advisors, institutional investors and private banking teams.