01902 321 272
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01902 321 272
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Jay Patel is Business Development and Investment Manager at Wolverhampton City Council. He has been supporting businesses in the City with key partners since 2007. He is also responsible for inward investment and developing key sectors such as advanced engineering with a focus on automotive and aerospace.
Jay’s career has been in construction as Finance Director of Freyssinet Ltd. He was responsible for operations in Ireland, Europe, Mediterranean, Middle East, South Africa and India. His time in construction reflects an expertise in motivating and managing human and financial resources, through strategies that enhance productivity.
Jay has held a number of Board positions in the Black Country including Chairman of Black Country Reinvestment Society and Director of Coventry & Warwickshire Reinvestment Trust Ltd. His other directorships have included the Black Country Chamber of Commerce and Regional Action West Midlands. He was a member of the Regional Assembly until December 2006.
Currently Jay is a Director of Wolverhampton Science Park Ltd, Midlands Aerospace Alliance Ltd (MAA) and Groundwork West Midlands Ltd. He is also Chair of the Aerospace Cluster Operations Group.