Rakesh Patel

Rakesh has a Masters Degree in Commerce, holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management of NGOs and has attended the MDP at Institute of Rural Management Anand. 12+ years of work experience in the Rural markets has taught Rakesh the nuts and bolts of this sector. Understanding the basics of the economy and the behavior of its participants, he now has a natural tendency to focus on the root of the problem rather than the symptoms. Having managed over 1000 team members at a time, his people skills stand out and are looked at as a valued addition to the organization. He has grown through the echelons, imbibing the various facets of business. He has worked with Credit Access Grameen Ltd in the beginning of his career. He has played a key role in the growth of the rural vertical of Fullerton India Credit Company, managing different product lines and a large, well diversified portfolio. Association with organizations since inception has helped him understand business cycles and develop the capacity to be absolutely resilient whenever the situation demands. An ardent believer of team work, Rakesh looks forward to contributing enormously in building an unmatchable business.