Abdul R Shiil is the Co-founder and Director of Sahan Cares CIC, a multi-award-winning social enterprise delivering home care and supported living services whilst creating employment pathways for refugees and migrants. Under his leadership, Sahan Cares has become a nationally recognised organisation known for combining commercial sustainability with long-term social impact.
Over the past decade, Abdul has led initiatives that have created hundreds of employment opportunities for individuals from refugee backgrounds, whilst delivering high-quality care services to elderly and vulnerable communities. His work has been recognised through multiple national business and social impact awards for innovation, leadership, and purpose-driven growth, and he has spoken internationally on inclusive growth, workforce innovation, and social impact.
Alongside his executive role, Abdul serves as a Trustee at ActionAid UK, where he contributes to governance and strategic oversight within one of the UK’s leading international charities. He is also currently undertaking doctoral research exploring how older adults engage with digital health.
Abdul is passionate about workforce innovation, inclusive growth, and building organisations that demonstrate how purpose and profitability can successfully coexist through strong leadership, operational excellence, and long-term thinking.
