Deven Patel

Deven Patel serves as the SVP and Group Head of Talent at Aspen Insurance Group, leading human resources and talent management strategies while overseeing professional services procurement. With prior experience as Director of Global Talent Advisory at KellyOCG and Allegis Global Solutions, Deven implemented innovative talent management strategies across multiple sectors, driving financial efficiencies and effective workforce planning. Deven also held the position of US and EMEA Head of Recruitment at UBS, where large-scale staffing solutions and process efficiencies were achieved. At QBE Insurance, responsibilities included directing global HR transformation initiatives and leading a remote team in talent acquisition efforts, positively impacting candidate quality and hiring efficiency. Deven's early career included roles at Ignite-Clarius Group, Westpac Banking Corporation, and Lehman Brothers, complemented by an educational background in Computer Science and Management from Royal Holloway, University of London, and Henley Business School.