Dinesh Patil is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in business leadership, strategic planning, and driving transformation across multiple industries. Dinesh brings expertise in guiding businesses through complex transformations and operating revenue growth. Before joining Digital Catapult, Dinesh founded Cook My Grub, an innovative food tech start-up, where he demonstrated his exceptional skills in entrepreneurship, fundraising, and operations management. His journey at Cook My Grub was marked by substantial achievements, including successful funding rounds and team building, which led the company to new heights. Dinesh's career includes significant tenures at Dixons Carphone PLC as Head of Strategic Planning and Transformation and at Telefonica O2 UK, where he led strategy planning and capabilities. His diverse experience spans well-known organisations like Hutchison 3 UK, Ericsson UK, Reliance Communications, and TATA Teleservices, showcasing his ability to adapt and excel in various business environments. Academically, Dinesh is well-grounded with an MBA from Warwick Business School, an MSc from the University of Essex, and a BEng from the University of Mumbai. His educational background complements his professional journey, underpinning his strategic and analytical approach to business challenges.