Priya Patel

Priya Patel has a diverse work experience, with a focus on marketing and communications. Priya started their career as a Sales & Design Consultant at IKEA Communications and later worked as a Marketing & Communications Graphic Designer. Priya also held the role of Marketing & Creative Executive at V-Tech UK. Priya then worked as a Group Marketing & Communications Executive at The Internet Group, where they established the company's first marketing function. Priya further expanded their marketing expertise as a Marketing Manager at PrismaStar, implementing changes to improve the company's image and attract a larger B2B target market. Priya also worked as a Consultant at Viperdome before taking on roles at Ensighten, first as a Senior Marketing Manager EMEA and later as a Marketing Director. At Instart Logic Inc, they served as a Marketing Director, EMEA, focusing on strategic go-to-market planning and successful tradeshows. Priya also worked at Metalogix Software as a Marketing Director, EMEA, where they restored marketing strategies, processes, and campaigns. Most recently, they held the position of Marketing Consultant at Shoppa, leveraging AI to simplify the process of returning and reselling goods bought online. Currently, Priya is working as the Marketing Director - UKI & Nordics at Magnolia International Ltd., where they are responsible for building an open-source content management system.

Priya Patel completed a CIM Introduction in Marketing course at the CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing in 2009-2010. Prior to that, they obtained a BA (Hons) degree in Graphic Design & Illustration from the University of Hertfordshire during the period of 2002-2005. In 2001-2002, they completed a BTEC in Art & Design at Middlesex University.