Rikesh Patel Email and Phone Number
As a Consulting Director at SymphonyAI with over 15 years of international experience, I specialise in delivering transformative supply chain solutions and retail innovations that drive business growth and operational excellence.My expertise lies in program leadership, team development, and the implementation of cutting-edge technologies tailored to clients' unique needs. I lead cross-functional teams to execute complex projects with precision, achieving impactful results and fostering long-term client partnerships.PRINCE2® and AgilePM® certified, I bring a methodical yet adaptive approach to managing large-scale initiatives. I thrive in dynamic, high-pressure environments, consistently exceeding expectations through strategic foresight, resourceful problem-solving, and an unwavering commitment to quality. Passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex retail challenges, I aim to redefine industry standards by blending innovation with practical execution.
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Consulting Director, Uk – Supply ChainSymphonyai Jan 2020 - PresentPalo Alto, California, Us• Lead and manage the UK supply chain consulting division, ensuring seamless implementation of advanced solutions for retail clients.• Directed high-impact programs as a senior member of the implementation governance team, delivering measurable client value.• Enhanced team performance by developing a comprehensive growth strategy and cultivating a skilled consulting team.• Collaborated closely with the VP of Consulting EMEA to align operations with global strategy and company objectives.• Achieved year on year division revenue growth and improved service quality through refined project workflows and risk management practices. -
Consulting Manager, Uk – Supply ChainSymphonyai Oct 2018 - Jan 2020Palo Alto, California, Us• Managed multi-disciplinary teams to deliver projects within scope, time, and budget constraints.• Strengthened client relationships through effective communication.• Championed cross-functional collaboration with sales, product, and support teams to deliver cohesive solutions. -
Senior Project ManagerSymphony Retailai Aug 2014 - Sep 2018Managed the Implementation of the supply chain management system and the Merchandise and category Management space solutions to clients throughout Europe and America.• Responsible for agreeing project objectives, creating and managing project plans and the direction of the project, ensuring all aims and deliverables were of high quality and focusing on value delivery.• Responsible for costing, estimating, budgeting and invoicing.• Managing, scheduling and planning Symphony RetailAI's and client’s project resources on an international scale.• Effective and regular communication of progress via detailed and summarised project progress reports and regular project meetings.• Project risk, change and scope assessment and on-going risk monitoring and escalation as well as controlling issue escalations through conflict management and diplomacy.• Managing process improvement.• Maintaining and completing Project Key Performance Indicators.• Responsible for quickly adapting to change in fast paced and ever changing project environments.• Effectively prioritising and executing tasks in high pressure environments. • Building and maintaining professional and informative relationships with clients and colleagues.• Managing development teams across different continents to deliver on-time customer specific software solutions. • Influence project direction and success.Examples of Projects Undertaken:• REMA1000 (Norway, Oslo) - Senior Project Manager• Musgrave GB & Ireland (UK, Harefield & Republic of Ireland, Cork) - Consultant & Project Manager• Senukai (Lithuania, Kaunas) - Project Manager• Central Co-Op (UK, Lichfield) - Consultant & Services Manager• Thorntons (UK, Nottingham) - Project Manager • Unicarepharmacy (ROI, Dublin) - Account Manager• Henderson (UK - NI, Belfast) - Project Manager• Nash Finch (USA, Minneapolis) - Design Lead• Trader Joes (USA, California) - Design LeadSee overview of the roles and dates below.
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Project Manager - Space PlanningSymphony Retailai Jan 2013 - Aug 2014Space Planning Project Manager for Symphony RetailAI (formally Aldata and then Symphony EYC)
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Project Manager - Supply Chain ManagementSymphony Retailai Jan 2011 - Feb 2013Supply Chain Solution Project Manager for Symphony RetailAI (formally Aldata)
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Account And Services Manager - Supply Chain ManagementSymphony Retailai Jan 2011 - Dec 2011Supply Chain Solution Account and Services Manager for Symphony RetailAI (formally Aldata)
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Project Manager - Supply Chain ManagementSymphony Retailai Jan 2010 - Dec 2010Supply Chain Solution Project Manager for Symphony RetailAI (formally Aldata)
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Design Lead - Supply Chain ManagementSymphony Retailai Apr 2009 - Dec 2009Supply Chain Solution Design Lead for Symphony RetailAI (formally Aldata)
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Consultant - Supply Chain ManagementSymphony Retailai Jun 2006 - Mar 2009Supply Chain Management Consultant for Symphony RetailAI (formally Aldata)
Rikesh Patel Education Details
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Aston UniversityManagement International Business -
Aston UniversityInformation Technology For Business
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Rikesh Patel works for Symphonyai
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Rikesh Patel's current role is Consulting Director | Driving Supply Chain Transformation and Retail Innovation | Expert in Implementation Leadership and Client Success.
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Rikesh Patel attended Aston University, Aston University.
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