Ripesh Patel McIps

Ripesh Patel MCIPS is a seasoned procurement and commercial strategy professional with over two decades of experience in diverse industries. Currently, Ripesh holds the position of Commercial & Procurement Strategy Director at Network Rail, where notable achievements include securing a UKRIA industry award for innovative asset management and leading a team in developing improved Product Management practices. Previously, Ripesh contributed to Unify as the Head of Resale Procurement, part of an award-winning Procurement Team, and served as Global Strategic Sourcing Manager at Barclays, overseeing substantial third-party expenditures. Early career roles included Head of Procurement at Thomas Cook, where responsibilities encompassed significant IT and corporate services procurement. Ripesh's foundational expertise in IT procurement was developed at Dixons Stores Group as an IT Buyer. Ripesh holds a B.A. Hons degree in Economics from Nottingham Trent University.