Paresh Patel, MBA
About Paresh Patel, MBA
Paresh Patel is the Senior Vice President of Professional Services at PowerPlan, Inc., where he focuses on scaling and transforming the organization to deliver cloud-based SaaS solutions. He has over 20 years of leadership experience in professional services, having held executive roles at companies such as Salesloft, Verifone, and Accenture.
Work at PowerPlan
Paresh Patel serves as the Senior Vice President of Professional Services at PowerPlan, Inc., a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for driving strategic and operational planning and execution for software and services delivery. He focuses on scaling and transforming the Professional Services organization to deliver cloud-based SaaS solutions. As part of the executive leadership team, he has P&L ownership and oversees teams across North America, Latin America, and Europe.
Previous Experience in Professional Services
Before joining PowerPlan, Patel held several significant roles in professional services. He served as Vice President of Professional Services at Salesloft from 2019 to 2021, where he was responsible for operational planning and execution. Prior to that, he worked at Verifone as Vice President of Professional Services and Client Care from 2016 to 2019. His career also includes a six-year tenure at Equifax, where he held multiple positions, including Vice President of Professional Services and Senior Director of Professional Services.
Education and Expertise
Paresh Patel earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance with honors from the University of Florida, completing his studies from 1995 to 1998. He later obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, graduating in 2013. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in financial services and professional services management, particularly in SaaS companies.
Leadership Experience
With over 20 years of leadership experience in professional services organizations, Patel has held global leadership roles at prominent companies such as Accenture, Equifax, and Verifone. His executive leadership experience includes managing teams across various regions, including North America, Latin America, and Europe. This extensive background has equipped him with the skills necessary to drive strategic initiatives and operational excellence in the organizations he has served.
Personal Life
Paresh Patel resides in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife, Sajani, and their three children. He enjoys traveling with his family and actively participates in his children's sporting events. In addition to family activities, he engages in home improvement projects.