Ep 2 - Prioritising Balance
Prioritising Balance - Nina Patel
Nina Patel is a product and technology innovation leader with experience working with well known luxury retail brands such as NET-A-PORTER, Harvey Nichols and FARFETCH.
She’s what we would call a ‘Frequent Flyer’, someone who prioritises career development through coaching and mentorship, value networking.
With a foundation in consulting, she made a strategic shift to luxury fashion more than ten years ago. Throughout her journey, she has delved into diverse technical and operational stints, decoding how technology continually reshapes the fashion world.
A consistent thread woven throughout Nina's journey is the emphasis on balance in every facet. This guiding principle has afforded her the breathing room to recalibrate during challenging periods of her career.
Nina is passionate about empowering female and minority talent, serving as an advisor, investor and mentor to many incredible female founders. She has a commitment to inclusion, mentorship of minority groups as well as driving innovation and demonstrates this via various Non-Executive Roles (NED) at Women for Women International, Sadler’s Wells and Institute of Digital Fashion.
Key Takeaways:
Her strategies for doing the triple jump - switching location, role, and industry
How she’s navigated exits to ensure she has a break in between roles
The importance of building strong female relationships and networks
The impact of London Business School MBA on her career
Her three strategic career plays
You can follow Nina on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/msninapatel/
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