Pravin G. Patel is a seasoned professional with a distinguished career spanning over 45 years, bringing a wealth of experience in entrepreneurship, corporate finance, and project development to Leyton Energie LLC.

Mr. Patel holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from King’s College, London University, and attended Sherwood College in Naini Tal, UP, India. This strong educational foundation has been a cornerstone of his successful career.

Mr. Patel has a remarkable track record in establishing and building successful businesses. His most significant role was as the founder and Managing Director of Igel International Ltd (now Ultravision), a company that played a pivotal role in the development of contact lens polymers since 1976. In addition to Igel International, Mr. Patel co-founded Accuvision Ltd, a specialist laser clinic in London, which has expanded to include five additional clinics in England. After successfully exiting the eyecare business, he has focused on providing financial advisory services to companies, both large and small, with a particular emphasis on equity-linked financing, debt restructuring, and debt financing in India.

Mr. Patel has led numerous transactions involving bank and capital markets funding across various industries, including energy, utilities, manufacturing, and construction in India. He has managed and executed specialized financings for a plethora of clients. His expertise extends to project financing and development, including solar energy and oil refinery projects. Currently, he is actively involved in developing river cleaning and water conservation projects, as well as a waste-to-energy project with a fully functional pilot plant. He also holds a specialist mandate for AI applications in industry, further diversifying his portfolio.

Mr. Patel has held several key positions:
– Partner, Cavendish Capital Partners LLP: From 2005 to 2008.
– Managing Director/Co-founder, Accuvision Ltd: From 2001 onwards.
– Managing Director/Founder, VXL Ltd: From 1996 to 2003.
– Managing Director, Igel International Ltd: From 1979 to 1993.
– Managing Director, Spark-Capital Ltd: A financial consulting firm based in London, a role he still functions in.

Mr. Patel has an impressive record of service in the voluntary sector:
– Member, Board of Directors, Training Enterprise Council South East (UK Govt. Body): From 1989 to 1994.
– Member, British Contact Lens Manufacturers Association: From 1979 to 2002.
– Chairman, Sardar Patel Memorial Society UK: Since 2013, a position that has created opportunities for him to access high-level government ministers in India.

Mr. Patel brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit, technical expertise, and financial acumen to Leyton Energie LLC. His extensive experience in project initiation, setup, and transition is instrumental in driving our projects forward.

As the Director of Project Initiation, Setup & Transition, Mr. Patel’s vast experience, entrepreneurial prowess, and financial expertise are invaluable assets as we continue to grow and expand our operations in the oil and gas sector. His role is crucial in driving our projects forward, ensuring they are initiated, set up, and transitioned smoothly to operational teams.