Hetal Patel
About Hetal Patel
Hetal Patel serves as the Head of Technology Infrastructure and Operations at Linklaters, having previously held various leadership roles in IT across multiple industries. With extensive experience in managing infrastructure and operations, Patel is recognized for building effective teams and delivering business benefits.
Current Role at Linklaters
Hetal Patel serves as the Head of Technology Infrastructure and Operations (I&O) at Linklaters, a position held since 2024. In this role, Patel oversees the technology infrastructure and operations within the organization, contributing to the firm's strategic objectives. The position is based in London, England, and operates in a hybrid work environment.
Previous Experience at Allen & Overy
Prior to joining Linklaters, Hetal Patel worked at Allen & Overy as an IT Project Manager from 2001 to 2006. During this five-year tenure, Patel managed various IT projects, enhancing the firm's technological capabilities and supporting its operational needs.
Career Progression and Roles
Hetal Patel has held various positions across multiple organizations. After Allen & Overy, Patel worked at Computacenter as a Production Manager from 1998 to 2001, and then at Transcom Worldwide as an Infrastructure Solution Delivery Manager from 2006 to 2010. Following this, Patel served as EMEA Infrastructure & Vendor Manager at Aviva Investors from 2010 to 2012, and later as Hosting & Storage Operations Manager UK at Aviva plc from 2012 to 2013. Patel was the Head of Information Technology - EMEA at Barings from 2013 to 2016 and then the Global Head of IT Operations at Barings from 2016 to 2023. Most recently, Patel was the VP of Infrastructure & Technology UK & Ireland at Experian from 2023 to 2024.
Education and Expertise
Hetal Patel studied at De Montfort University, where foundational knowledge in technology and operations was established. Patel possesses expertise in creating and developing global teams, strategic planning, IT operations management, and transformational leadership. This expertise has been applied across various sectors, including Financial Services, Business Process Outsourcing, Legal, and Insurance.
Leadership and Recognition
Hetal Patel is recognized within the peer community as a committed leader, known for relationship building and cultural development. Patel has a proven track record in financial and budget management, demonstrating effective leadership in high-performing business environments.