Amita Patel

Amita Patel is an experienced HR professional with a diverse background, currently serving as People Director at Azzurri Group since March 2010, overseeing several HR functions within ASK Italian, a prominent UK casual dining restaurant. Prior roles at Azzurri Group included Head of People, Group Head of HR & Training, and Senior HR Advisor, contributing to significant transformations in restaurant operations and employee engagement. Prior to Azzurri, Amita held various HR positions at Sainsbury's from October 2005 to February 2010, where responsibilities encompassed supporting store business plans, managing HR services, and compliance with employment laws. Amita's educational foundation includes a BA (Honours) in Human Resource Management from the University of Greenwich.