Mayank B. Patel

Group Chairman & CEO- Azibo Group

Mayank Patel is the Group Chairman and founder of the Azibo Group, holding company of Currencies Direct and UVS. During his tenure Currencies Direct Limited has grown into one of Europe's leading and largest Non-Bank provider of international payment services and commercial foreign exchange. With operations across five continents Currencies Direct has a global reach. The recent acquisition by Azibo of UVS, a global provider of foreign tax reclaim services for corporations and academic institutions will allow Currencies Direct to become one of the most comprehensive currency and international trade facilitators in the industry, with a scalable, global reach that is unmatched.

Achievements and Awards

• BT Entrepreneur of the Year in 2002
• Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year shorlisted 2003
• Entrepreneur of the Year at the London Business Awards 2004
• Excellence Award, 2004, presented to Mayank in India by Mr IK Gujral, former Prime Minister of India.
• 2006, Management Today lists Mayank as one of Britain's top 100 Entrepreneurs.
• 2006, Sunday Times Fast Track 100 award, making Currencies Direct officially one of Britains' fastest growing companies
• 2006, Mayank elected as Fellow of the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce
• 2006, Mayank selected as judge for BT Essence of an Entrepreneur Awards sponsored by British Telcom.
• 2007, Management Today lists Mayank as one of Britain's top 100 Entrepreneurs.

Mayank is married with two children. He is a member of the Young President's Organization (YPO). His interests include motor racing, good food, travel and a strong awareness and commitment to various charities.