Kal Patel

Kal Patel is a seasoned operating C-Suite executive serving as the CEO/President Asia Region for Best Buy and has worked with FTSE 100 and Fortune 100 companies over the last 35 years. Kal is recognized for his vision and ability to translate that vision into sustainable business growth.

Kal started his career as a Financial Controller at Courtaulds before becoming a Senior Consultant at Accenture. He has also been a principal at KPMG, Senior Partner at Strategos, Partner and Senior Advisor at VantagePoint Ventures, Member of the Executive Committee at LRN and Group Director at Home Retail Group.

His broad and deep global experience within large corporations, consulting firms and Silicon Valley based venture capital firms gives him a unique perspective to help develop leaders at all levels in organisations.

Kal is currently based in Oxford, UK and is a venture investor and adviser. He is passionate about applying disruptive new technology to help reimagine established industry incumbents.