Ilesh Patel

Ilesh P. is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development and program management, currently serving as Senior Director of Business Development for LinkedIn Marketing Solutions and Sales Solutions since April 2019. Prior to LinkedIn, Ilesh held the position of Head of Enterprise Partnerships for North America at Facebook, leading a team responsible for substantial revenue growth through strategic partnerships. Ilesh's earlier roles include managing technical programs at Intel Corporation and serving as a Senior Software Engineer at HP, where Ilesh oversaw significant product lines. Ilesh's educational background includes an MBA in Finance and Marketing from the University of California, Davis, and advanced degrees in Computer Science and Instrumentation Engineering.