Anand Patel has extensive experience in program and project management within the banking and technology sectors. Currently serving as Global Programme Director at Thought Machine since September 2018, Anand is responsible for guiding top strategic global customers toward fully adopting core banking platforms. Previous roles at Thought Machine include Client Delivery Director for the EMEA region, overseeing client implementations and managing a team of over 40 professionals, and Client Delivery Manager, facilitating the transformation of Tier 1 Banking clients. Prior to Thought Machine, Anand worked at Wipro Limited as Client Engagement Manager/Programme Manager, focusing on financial crime and risk transformation for a major bank. Experience also includes positions at HCL Technologies and Quicksilver Consulting Limited, specializing in service delivery management and desktop transformation. Anand holds a BSc in Biochemistry from UCL and has worked with notable clients, including Deutsche Bank and Capita Group.