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Paras Patel, BEng MBA ACCA

Group Chief Financial Officer

Paras Patel, BEng MBA ACCA

As Group Chief Financial Officer at Regent Global, Paras finds great fulfilment in using finance as a strategic tool to foster sustainable growth and resilience within RCL. She is motivated by the opportunity to transform complex financial data into clear, actionable strategies that empower the College to make informed, forward-looking decisions. 

With over 15 years of experience in finance at Regent Global, Paras has a proven track record of driving financial transformation and improving performance in the education sector. She leads finance operations across multiple regions, works closely with stakeholders and provides strategic insights to support growth. 

Paras has implemented effective budgeting and forecasting processes, increased cost efficiency and built strong, accountable teams. Her expertise covers financial planning, risk management and compliance, with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement in finance functions. 

Paras holds a BEng Electrical Engineering and a Master of Business Administration in Finance. She also holds an Association of Chartered Accountants (ACCA) qualification. 

Paras’ career highlights include leading impactful initiatives to drive EBITDA improvement through effective cost controls, the establishment of cost-efficient overseas support teams, and the streamlining of payroll and budgeting processes to enhance accountability and efficiency. Paras has overseen upgrades to accounting systems and strengthened internal controls, resulting in improved financial accuracy. Additionally, she has successfully expanded and developed a high-performing finance team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment. 

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