Sarika Patel

Sarika Patel is an experienced Non-Executive Director with a diverse background in finance, governance, and organizational leadership. Currently, Sarika serves as a Non-Executive Director at Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust PLC and SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust, and holds the position of Chairwoman at Aberdeen Standard Equity Income Trust and Action for Children. Sarika's expertise extends to the Office for Nuclear Regulation as a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee, along with previous roles at Foresight Sustainable Forestry Company and Sequoia Economic Debt Infrastructure Investment Trust. Sarika has held influential positions at various high-profile organizations, including the Gambling Commission and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. Sarika's educational qualifications include a Chartered Accountant designation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, an MSc in E-business from the University of the West of Scotland, and a Chartered Marketer status from CIM.