Akash Patel

Akash Patel has extensive experience in finance within the media and entertainment industry, currently serving as Senior Vice President of Finance at AMC Networks since June 2021. Previously, Akash held various finance roles at NBCUniversal Media, LLC from 2011 to June 2021, including Vice President of Finance, where responsibilities included overseeing financial activities related to original content across multiple platforms. Akash's earlier roles at NBCUniversal included Director and FP&A Manager, focusing on strategic financial planning and capital expenditure management. Prior experience includes serving as an Audit Senior at Ernst & Young, leading financial audits for major clients in the telecommunications and entertainment sectors. Akash holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Rutgers Business School.