Parus Patel

Parus Patel has extensive experience in technology portfolio management and program management. From 2013 to 2022, Patel worked at Clear Channel Europe, where they served as the Technology Portfolio Director and Head of Technology Portfolio. In these roles, Patel was responsible for driving value management and delivering high-value initiatives aligned with the company's strategic goals. They also controlled a technology budget of over $60 million. Prior to that, Patel worked at CBS Outdoor International from 2011 to 2013, where they held the positions of Head of IT Projects & Development and Project Manager. In these roles, Patel successfully executed IT strategies, managed critical projects, and led a team of developers and project managers. Before that, Patel worked at Priava as a Product Services Manager, leading a team and managing the delivery of Enterprise Resource Planning projects. Patel also has early-career experience at Bank of New York and Parrimark Technology.

Parus Patel obtained a BSc (Hons) degree in Business Information Systems & Computing & Multimedia Technology from Middlesex University from 1998 to 2002. In addition, Parus Patel has obtained several certifications such as P3O Practitioner, MSP Practitioner: Managing Successful Programmes, PRINCE2 Practitioner Certification, and ITIL V3 – Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management.