Diya Patel joins WIBF Executive Board as Chief Financial Officer
news published date 3 August 2023The Executive Board of Directors of Women in Banking and Finance Ltd (WIBF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Diya Patel to the Board as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive Board member with effect from 1st August 2023, succeeding the previous CFO Evie Vanezi.
Diya Patel is an experienced CFO with 20 years of experience spanning audit to Group CFO. She particularly enjoys working in start up organisations building finance teams, implementing reporting and supporting the business’ expansion plans. She is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and currently holds the role of Group CFO at Rostro Group.
Anna Lane, CEO and President of WIBF, commented:
“ We are delighted to announce Diya’s appointment as our new CFO and very excited to have her join our leadership team. Her extensive experience in senior finance positions will be invaluable as we continue to drive WIBF’s growth and execute our mission as part of our strategic objectives as a social enterprise. Diya has extensive strategic financial, commercial and successful business transformation experience with a track record of international expansion and business growth and will continue to enhance our governance controls in our financial affairs. With her significant experience and dynamic approach combined with her strong commercial acumen, she will be of great value as we look forward to continue our period of growth.
On behalf of the Board, our volunteers, and members, I wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to Evie. Her unwavering commitment, passion, and pivotal contributions have been instrumental to the success of WIBF over the past three years. While we are fortunate that she will remain in our fold as a supportive volunteer and senior adviser , aiding in the smooth transition, we extend our warmest wishes for every success in her upcoming adventures.”