Dipen Patel, Cfa
About Dipen Patel, Cfa
Dipen Patel, CFA, serves as the Senior Vice President of Finance & Supply Chain at Imperial Dade, where he has worked since 2018. He has a strong background in finance and supply chain management, with previous roles at NewStar Financial and Corinthian Capital Group.
Work at Imperial Dade
Dipen Patel serves as the Senior Vice President of Finance & Supply Chain at Imperial Dade, a company that is part of the Bain Capital portfolio. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's growth and operational efficiency for six years. In this role, he oversees financial operations and manages supply chain logistics for a fleet of over 800 vehicles. His efforts have been crucial in expanding Imperial Dade's network of strategically located distribution centers, enhancing service delivery to a diverse customer base of 60,000 clients across various sectors, including healthcare and education.
Education and Expertise
Dipen Patel has a strong educational background in finance and accounting. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Boston University - School of Management, where he studied from 2002 to 2005. Prior to this, he attended Purdue University for one year in 2001-2002. His academic foundation supports his extensive experience in finance and supply chain management, equipping him with the skills necessary to excel in his current role.
Background
Before joining Imperial Dade, Dipen Patel accumulated significant experience in the finance sector. He worked at NewStar Financial as an Associate in Leveraged Finance from 2005 to 2008. Following this, he served as a Senior Associate in Private Equity at Corinthian Capital Group from 2008 to 2014. His career trajectory includes a role as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Imperial Dade from 2015 to 2018, where he focused on enhancing the company's strategic operations.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Dipen Patel has been instrumental in various initiatives that have contributed to operational growth and efficiency. At Imperial Dade, he has played a key role in the expansion of the company's distribution network and the management of supply chain operations. His oversight of financial operations has supported the company in serving a diverse market, including healthcare and education, effectively meeting the needs of 60,000 customers.