Neeta Patel CBE

Neeta Patel CBE is a highly experienced business leader, entrepreneur, and board director with over two decades of strategic leadership across sectors including financial services, media, technology, and education. She is best known for her role as CEO of The Centre for Entrepreneurs (CFE) — the UK’s leading entrepreneurship support organisation — where she has shaped research, policy and development programmes that help founders and early-stage businesses thrive.

Before leading CFE, Neeta built a distinguished corporate career, including pioneering digital products such as one of Europe’s first personal finance websites and driving innovation across established organisations. She has also led a fintech startup, worked in private equity backing technology ventures, and held senior advisory roles across multiple boards.

Neeta is currently the Senior Independent Director of Allianz Technology Trust, a director at European Opportunities Trust and Maven Renovar VCT.  Previously, Neeta was also a director of Albion VCT and CEO at The Centre for Entrepreneurs. She is also a Mentor in Residence at London Business School, where she supports emerging entrepreneurs and founders.