Nilesh Gopali

Nilesh Gopali is a seasoned entrepreneur and business consultant with over two decades of experience in the financial and technology markets, renowned for providing pragmatic and forward-looking business strategies.

As a 'Business Mentor' in the London Mayor's International Programme, Nilesh has excelled in technical leadership, innovation, international market expansion, and execution of new business models.

With a proven track record of leading and growing organizations of various sizes, Nilesh has successfully turned creative visions into profitable business models, expanding revenue across geographical and cultural boundaries in the UK, EU, and Asia/India.

His notable projects include spearheading the launch team for the first challenger Retail Bank in London (Metro Bank), serving as a Strategy Architect for the UK post office, and securing a $50m project for WPP group company as a lead business consultant.

Nilesh is an international speaker, leveraging his expertise in both Western and Indian markets to share insights on emerging markets, technology, and investments. He is also a co-author of an AI book and has presented papers on AI strategy in prestigious venues such as Oxford, UK.

Nilesh's leadership skills are highlighted by his collaborative approach and inclusive strategies, recognizing the contributions of others. He has honed his leadership abilities over the years, focusing on outcome-driven results, effective negotiation, influencing skills, and managing cultures for global or local contexts.

Education-wise, Nilesh has completed programs in Executive Education Leadership, Innovation, Corporate Strategy, and Competitive Performance at Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, along with an MBA in Strategic Management from Kingston University, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Mumbai.

His professional journey includes roles such as Founder & CEO at International/Tech/Biz Advisory, Co-Founder at Tech India Advocates, Tech Advocate at Tech London Advocates & Global Tech Advocates, Business Mentor at London Mayor's International Business Programme, Founding Member at Leaders Excellence, Indian Chapter at Leaders Excellence at Harvard Square, and more.

Nilesh has also held positions at notable organizations like NEDonBoard, Confederation of Indian Industry, cloudBuy plc, Post Office, Royal Bank of Scotland Group, Barclays Wealth, Metro Bank (UK), and others, showcasing his diverse experience and expertise in various sectors.