Akshay Patel
About Akshay Patel
Akshay Patel Director of FP&A and Corporate Development
Akshay Patel currently serves as the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) and Corporate Development. In this role, he oversees financial strategy and operational planning, ensuring alignment with the company's overall goals. Patel's responsibilities include managing acquisitions, disposals, and integrations, demonstrating a broad spectrum of corporate finance expertise. His leadership in these capacities helps drive the company's financial and strategic decision-making processes.
Akshay Patel's Role at Future plc
At Future plc, Akshay Patel led the Corporate Development division. His primary responsibilities included managing acquisitions, disposals, and integrations. This role involved assessing potential targets for mergers and acquisitions, negotiating deals, and overseeing the integration of acquired businesses into Future plc’s operations. His leadership was instrumental in expanding Future plc’s portfolio and ensuring successful transitions during mergers and acquisitions.
Akshay Patel's Transaction Experience
During his tenure both at Future plc and in previous roles, Akshay Patel completed over 20 transactions across both business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) media and marketing sectors. His experience spans from evaluating potential acquisitions to executing successful transactions and ensuring seamless integration. This extensive transaction record showcases his adeptness in corporate finance and strategic growth initiatives.
Akshay Patel's Investment Banking Background
Before his current role, Akshay Patel held investment banking positions at Morgan Stanley and Lazard. In these positions, he worked with blue-chip and growth companies on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as well as capital markets transactions. His responsibilities included advising clients on strategic transactions, conducting financial analyses, and structuring deals. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in finance and corporate strategy, which he brings to his current role.