Shah Begum
West Midlands Combined Authority
strategic lead for social value and sustainable procurement
Shah Begum
Shah Begum is a strategic lead for social value and sustainable procurement at West Midlands Combined Authority, Shah works to embed good practice into procurement and help organisations use social value to deliver better outcomes for people, place and planet.
She is passionate about making social value work in the real world. A social value and community engagement specialist, she has worked across the public, private and impact sectors, helping organisations turn good intentions into meaningful outcomes for communities.
Her career has taken her through construction law, major events and the voluntary sector, giving her a unique perspective on how commercial priorities and community impact can work together. She is particularly passionate about creating opportunities for underserved communities and building stronger relationships between suppliers and the voluntary sector.
