Naren Patel

Naren is a seasoned media executive and dedicated philanthropist with over 30 years of experience in the industry. He began his career in media in 1991 and quickly progressed, becoming Managing Director of Primesight in 1995. He led the company through a successful public listing in 1997 and, following its acquisition by STV plc in 1999, spearheaded a management buyout in 2007. Under his leadership, Primesight saw substantial growth before being acquired by Global Radio in 2018. Naren exited the business in 2020. In 2018, he founded Media for All, a social enterprise that champions ethnic minority talent across the media and advertising sectors. He continues to serve as part-time CEO. Naren is also Chair of NABS and has previously served as a trustee. He is a Partner at OOH Capital, an international consultancy specialising in out-of-home advertising, where he advises media owners, technology providers, financial institutions, and public sector bodies. Additionally, he is an Advisor to Conker, a boutique executive search firm, and co-founder of the verification company Geoprove.