Raju Patel
About Raju Patel
Raju Patel serves as the EVP and Managing Director at Bounteous, where he specializes in digital business transformation and agile operating models. With extensive experience in the financial services sector, he has held various leadership roles at Publicis Sapient and currently contributes as a board member at Cents Ability, Inc.
Current Role at Bounteous
Raju Patel serves as the Executive Vice President and Managing Director at Bounteous, a position he has held since 2022. Based in Chicago, Illinois, he is responsible for overseeing operations and driving strategic initiatives within the organization. His role involves leading teams and fostering a collaborative culture to enhance productivity and performance.
Previous Experience at Publicis Sapient
Raju Patel has extensive experience at Publicis Sapient, where he held several key positions from 1998 to 2022. He served as Vice President, Delivery for the West/Central Region from 2015 to 2017, and later as Group Vice President, Financial Services Lead for Canada & Mid-West from 2019 to 2022. His roles included managing client relationships and leading delivery teams, contributing to significant projects in the financial services sector.
Education and Professional Development
Raju Patel studied at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he completed the Corporate Strategy program in 2018. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems with Management Science from the University of Waterloo, which he earned from 1993 to 1998. Additionally, he participated in the Fellowship in Transformation Leadership (FiTL) program in 2019, focusing on corporate leadership development.
Board Membership at Cents Ability, Inc.
Since 2021, Raju Patel has been a Board Member at Cents Ability, Inc., an organization focused on financial literacy and empowerment. His involvement reflects his commitment to community service and his expertise in financial services, contributing to the organization's mission and strategic direction.
Specialization in Digital Transformation
Raju Patel specializes in advising clients on various aspects of Digital Business Transformation, Engineering Transformation, Marketing Transformation, and Agile/Operating Models. His strategic insights and experience in these areas have positioned him as a trusted advisor to top-level executives, particularly within the financial services industry.