Pradeep Vekaria
About Pradeep Vekaria
Pradeep Vekaria serves as the Head of Group Finance at YouGov, a position he has held since 2023. He has a diverse background in finance, having previously worked in various roles at companies such as Virgin Media O2, Centrica, and British Gas.
Current Role at YouGov
Pradeep Vekaria serves as the Head of Group Finance at YouGov, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he oversees financial operations and strategy, ensuring alignment with the company's objectives. His responsibilities include financial planning, analysis, and reporting, contributing to informed decision-making within the organization.
Previous Experience at Virgin Media O2
Prior to his current role, Pradeep Vekaria worked at Virgin Media O2 as the Commercial FP&A Manager for Subscriptions Revenue (Interim) from 2022 to 2023. During his three-month tenure in London, he focused on financial planning and analysis related to subscription revenue, supporting the company's financial goals.
Career at Centrica
Pradeep Vekaria has held multiple positions at Centrica, including Commercial Finance Manager for British Gas Business Services (Interim) from 2012 to 2013, and Financial Planning & Performance Manager from 2013 to 2015. He also served as Senior Business Performance Management & Finance Planning Manager from 2007 to 2011. His roles involved financial modeling, performance management, and strategy development.
Educational Background
Pradeep Vekaria earned an MBA from The University of Manchester, completing his studies from 1999 to 2002. He also holds a BSc in Economics from Cardiff University, where he studied from 1989 to 1992. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in finance and economics.
Expertise in Financial Management
Pradeep Vekaria possesses significant expertise in financial modeling and decision support, with a strong background in analytics. He has contributed to business performance management and strategy development within the commercial finance sector, working closely with senior stakeholders to drive financial success.