Sailesh Patel

Sailesh Patel currently serves as the Head of Enterprise & Operational Risk at SmartestEnergy, where responsibilities include the creation of a new Risk & Control function and the implementation of an Enterprise Risk Management framework. In addition, Sailesh is a Treasurer Trustee for Wandsworth Oasis, providing financial oversight. Previous experience includes a Senior Manager role at BP, where internal control frameworks were designed and implemented, and a managerial position at British Airways focused on SOX compliance and internal controls. Early career experience includes a Facilities Support Manager position at Transport for London. Sailesh holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Cardiff University.