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    Jayesh Patel

    Chief Executive Officer at Wio Bank

    Jayesh Patel is the Chief Executive Officer of Wio Bank, a digital banking platform based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He has been in this role since December 2020, leading efforts to innovate and transform the banking landscape in the UAE. Under his leadership, Wio Bank aims to provide a seamless banking experience tailored to individual needs, focusing on both personal and business banking solutions.3

    Professional Background

    Before joining Wio Bank, Patel held several significant positions at Emirates NBD, one of the largest banks in the UAE. His roles included:

    • Head of Liv. Digital Bank (July 2016 - December 2020): He was instrumental in launching Liv., a digital-only lifestyle bank aimed at younger generations, particularly "Zillennials" (a blend of millennials and Gen Z) .2
    • Head of Retail Strategy (December 2013 - July 2016): In this capacity, he developed retail and innovation strategies for the bank.
    • Head of Innovation Strategy (September 2011 - January 2014): He focused on integrating innovative solutions into banking services.

    Patel's earlier experience includes strategic roles at Qatar Telecom and consulting positions with Deloitte and IBM, where he worked on bridging technology and business needs.124

    Education

    Jayesh Patel holds multiple degrees:

    • MBA from Dartmouth College's Tuck School of Business (2003 - 2005)
    • MSME in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois (2000 - 2001)
    • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Southern Illinois University (1996 - 1999)

    Additionally, he completed a program on Innovation Strategy at IESE Business School in 2015.12

    Personal Background

    Originally from Nairobi, Kenya, Patel has extensive regional experience in the Middle East and is actively involved in the fintech and angel investment community across the MENA region.2

    Highlights

    Jun 20 · podcasts.apple.com
    How Wio Bank made a profit in just one year with CEO Jayesh Patel

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    Experience

    Chief Executive Officer at Wio Bank since December 2020
    Head of Liv. Digital Bank at Emirates NBD from July 2016 to December 2020

    Education

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), Dartmouth College - The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, 2003 - 2005

    Location

    Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates