Dami Patel
Group HR Director, Taylor & Francis
A champion of diverse, forward-looking and inclusive cultures, Dami is a results-oriented People Leader with over 20 years’ experience in shaping and leading high-performing teams within complex organizations. Known for combining strategic human resource leadership with a keen commercial mindset, Dami was appointed to the position of Chair in 2023, leading an interim management team holding the full global remit for Taylor & Francis for over a year.
Dami has a strong track record of partnering with senior leadership to design and implement people strategies that directly impact bottom-line performance.
She leads the Global People Team in fostering a culture that supports organizational transformation, growth, diversity and innovation. Her strategic oversight ensures that people, culture, and learning and development initiatives are fully integrated to advance Taylor & Francis’ mission.
Dami has been pivotal in leading several organizational restructures and integrating acquisitions, creating a cohesive and agile organization through strategic HR practices. Her focus on enhancing employee engagement and development has been central to building a high-impact workforce that propels the company's purpose of advancing human knowledge and progress