Ritesh Patel, a seasoned digital evangelist, joined FINN Partners as a Senior Partner in July 2021, specializing in digital health.

Throughout his 19+-year career, Ritesh has been a prominent figure in the digital landscape of healthcare, advocating for advancements and innovations.

Starting at Agency.com, he consulted for major fortune 500 companies on internet merits before transitioning to roles in Havas, Cushman & Wakefield, and delving deep into healthcare with Inventiv Health in 2009.

At Inventiv Health, Ritesh pioneered social media strategies, earning recognition like a CLIO award for groundbreaking campaigns like the Novartis Tobi Facebook page and the digital ecosystem for DRIVE4COPD in 2011.

In 2014, he joined Ogilvy as the Chief Digital Officer for Ogilvy CommonHealth, where he played a pivotal role in developing innovative solutions such as the industry's first marketing cloud and an EHR practice for direct messaging to HCPs.

Ritesh also spearheaded the creation of the Ogilvy Health Innovation Lab, focusing on emerging technologies like voice-activated systems, connected homes, wearables, and AI.

Transitioning to Ogilvy Consulting in 2017, Ritesh offered strategic digital transformation guidance to major clients, showcasing his expertise in driving innovation in the industry.

He pursued his education at Trinity School, grounding his extensive professional experience with a strong academic foundation.