Sanket Patel

Sanket Patel is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in managing complex financial operations and transactions. Currently serving as Managing Director and Fund Chief Financial Officer at The Carlyle Group since September 2013, Sanket Patel oversees Carlyle's Infrastructure, International Energy, and US Real Estate Groups, focusing on transaction structuring, financial reporting, investor relations, and fundraising. Previous roles include Principal and Vice President at Carlyle, where responsibilities encompassed managing Real Asset funds and leading the Carlyle Sub-Saharan Africa Fund among others. Prior to Carlyle, Sanket Patel worked at EY as a Manager in Transaction Advisory, specializing in financial due diligence and risk assessment. Educational qualifications include a B.S. in Accounting & General Business from the University of Maryland.