Lopa Patel MBE

Lopa Patel MBE is a digital entrepreneur known for her expertise in creating start-ups and driving business transformations through technology.

She is the founder of two ventures in online media and a data-driven marketing consultancy, in addition to holding key roles such as Chair of charity Diversity UK, Trustee of The Science Museum Group, Non-Executive Director of the Intellectual Property Office (IPO), and Council Member of The Open University (OU).

Lopa's background includes serving as a Non-Executive Director of various organizations like EMBG and Becta, as well as being involved in initiatives such as the DCMS BBC Charter Review Advisory Board and Sewa Day.

Her passion for science and technology is reflected in her advocacy for STEM fields, innovation, and addressing skills gaps in business, earning her accolades including an MBE, the Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion, and an Honorary Doctorate from The Open University.

Her specialties encompass board governance, audit & risk oversight, digital transformation, entrepreneurship, business strategy, and planning.

Lopa's education includes studies in marketing, computer science, and a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry from The University of Manchester.