Naren Patel has been appointed as a key member of OOH Capital, bringing a wealth of experience and industry knowledge to the role. He previously served as Managing Director of Primesight, which he led to a successful flotation on the London Stock Exchange in 1995. Following its sale to STV, Naren orchestrated a management buyout, steering the company’s growth through strategic acquisitions and organic development until its sale to Global Radio in 2018. He exited the company in 2020.
Naren is also recognised for his commitment to enhancing ethnic diversity in the media sector. In 2018, he founded Media for All, a social enterprise aimed at mentoring and supporting Black, Asian, and other ethnic minority talent in media and advertising. Additionally, he serves as chair of the advertising charity NABS and received the World Outdoor Leadership Award in 2018.
Tom Goddard, Chairman of OOH Capital, expressed enthusiasm about Naren’s appointment, stating, “I am delighted that Naren, with his impeccable credentials and proven track record, is joining us to help our growing list of clients and cities around the world make the most of their OOH assets.”
OOH Capital has experienced substantial growth over the past year, with clients including global advertising group Dentsu, LED display leader Absen, and Broadsign, a major OOH technology platform. The firm is also assisting several private equity enterprises and international media owners with investment strategies in the OOH sector.
OOH Capital’s leadership team includes Chairman Tom Goddard, Managing Partner Annie Rickard, and partners Stephen Freitas, Fred Kuhlman, Jim Lui, Sheldon Silverman, Carlos Viladevall, Philip Thomas, Angie Cutter, Ichiro T Jinnai, Claudia Damas, and Rachana Lokhande.
