Silka Patel

Silka Patel has extensive experience in marketing and strategic leadership, currently serving as the Social Value Manager at Leidos since March 2019, where responsibilities include shaping the Social Value strategy and leveraging CSR and ESG activities. Previous roles at Leidos include Senior Marketing Manager, focusing on innovative technology solutions across multiple sectors. Silka has also held various leadership positions in organizations aimed at increasing diversity and supporting women in technology, including founding Scotland Women in Technology and co-chairing Changing the Chemistry. Other notable contributions include advisory roles for the Glasgow Women's Library and Glasgow International Festival, along with significant marketing positions at Cisco and IDS INDATA. Silka holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from the University of Hertfordshire.