Nitil Patel was previously a consultant and CFO of Dods Group plc from July 2016 to August 2020 and CFO for Ten Alps plc (rebranded Zinc Media plc) from July 2001 to June 2016.

During this time, Nitil managed a complex international matrixed group of companies, driving growth both organically and through a number of strategic acquisitions. He has always been a key member of the senior executive team across each group he has worked for. He trained with Sayers Butterworth before joining TV production business Planet 24 Limited, where he worked as a financial accountant and on productions such as the Big Breakfast.

Nitil is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and a trustee of the Bird College.