Kamlesh Patel
About Kamlesh Patel
Kamlesh Patel is a corporate development professional with extensive experience in the media and entertainment sectors. He has held various roles at companies such as Liberty Global, Scripps Networks Interactive, and DIRECTV, focusing on strategic investments and joint ventures.
Current Role at Liberty Global
Kamlesh Patel has been working at Liberty Global in the Corporate Development department since 2005. Over the course of 19 years, he has contributed to various strategic initiatives within the organization. His responsibilities include advising on strategic investments and preparing joint venture agreements related to digital media projects.
Previous Experience in Corporate Development
Kamlesh Patel has held several positions in corporate development across various companies. He worked at Scripps Networks Interactive for 7 months in 2013, at Shine Group for 1 year from 2009 to 2010, and at DIRECTV for 1 year from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, he had a brief tenure at Virgin in 2011 and CBS Television Studios in 2010, further enhancing his expertise in the field.
Background in Finance and Strategy
Before his corporate development roles, Kamlesh Patel served as Chief Financial Officer and Head of Strategy at Chello Zone from 1998 to 2004. He also held the position of Managing Director of Strategy for India, China, and Japan at Liberty Global from 2004 to 2006. His background combines financial acumen with strategic oversight in the media sector.
Educational Qualifications
Kamlesh Patel studied at Thames Valley University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics from 1987 to 1990. He also attended Emile Woolf College, achieving the A.C.C.A qualification from 1991 to 1994. His educational background supports his roles in finance and corporate strategy.
Contributions to Digital Media Projects
In his career, Kamlesh Patel has been involved in significant projects in the digital media sector. He played a key role in the exclusive distribution of Disney UTV content and channels across Europe and the USA. His expertise extends to advising Liberty Global on strategic investments in digital media and e-commerce sectors.