Virgin Atlantic
Hiten Patel is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in commercial finance and strategic financial planning, currently serving as Senior Manager at Virgin Atlantic since September 2013. Hiten has expertise in industry competitor benchmarking, long-term strategic planning, and financial transformation, with responsibilities including fleet decision financing and special projects. Prior to this role, Hiten worked as a Finance Business Partner for Aircraft Operations, overseeing a substantial annual budget of £0.5 billion, and as a Senior Financial Analyst in the commercial sector, focusing on sales, marketing, and financial reporting. Hiten's career also includes a tenure as a Financial Analyst at Virgin Holidays and as an Analyst at Mastercard. Educational credentials include a Master’s degree in Finance from UCL and ACCA certification.