Arif Patel has three cornerstones behind his successful journey i.e. innovation, education, and a clear goal. He is the leader in Energy and Financial sectors and has remarked on his professional journey with stunning achievement known worldwide.
He was born in Dubai and later moved to Preston, UK. He has shaped his journey with his own commitments towards learning and leading. Today, he is well known as the founder of Preston Trading and the CEO of ABC Capital. Arif Patel has become one of the leaders who brings positive changes in the energy and finance industry, and blends his technical expertise with his business experience while keeping social responsibility at the center of his values.
Arif accepts that education has played a defining role in his life. The time he moved to Preston, the United Kingdom with his family was very challenging but he focused on the new doors opened to global opportunities. He enrolled at the University of Central Lancashire, where he studied with dedication, and earned his bachelor’s degree. After receiving his graduation degree, he went to Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh from where he pursued for his Master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, where he developed the skills and insights that would serve as the foundation of his career.
Throughout his academic journey, he not only excelled his knowledge but he learned to be more disciplined. He also learnt to be more productive and instilled his problem-solving nature which helped him to know the importance of forward-thinking.
Arif always had an entrepreneurial spirit, so he started his career with founding his own company Preston Trading which was such a strong step taken by him. Preston Trading is based in Dubai, UAE and deals in oil and gas exploration, mining, and engineering. As of now, the company has expanded its business worldwide. He has an ability to diversify and manage large-scale projects that turned Preston Trading into a global leader. He is also serving as the CEO of ABC Capital, where he brought innovation into finance by developing strategies that supported companies in adapting to changing global markets. His dual leadership roles demonstrate his rare ability to excel across very different sectors.