Viren Patel

Regional Operations Manager - London

Viren Patel

Bio

Joining Anchor Group Services in 2026, Viren brings over 18 years of experience delivering complex multi-service operations across security, traffic management and cleaning. With a career spanning major global events, prestigious high-footfall venues and a diverse range of client environments, Viren has built a strong reputation for operational leadership, successful mobilisation and developing high-performing teams.
Known for combining a hands-on leadership style with a strategic approach, Viren excels at mobilising complex contracts, strengthening operational performance and creating teams that consistently deliver against demanding client expectations. He is passionate about developing people, building trusted client partnerships and challenging conventional ways of working to drive innovation, continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Credentials

  • 18+ years’ experience delivering and leading multi-service operations across security, traffic management and cleaning
  • Extensive leadership experience across major global events, prestigious high-footfall venues and complex operational environments
  • Experienced in leading multi-site teams and large-scale operational workforces
  • Strong background in contract mobilisation, operational assurance and service improvement

Achievements

  • Led the mobilisation and delivery of complex multi-service contracts
  • Successfully delivered operations across some of the UK’s most high-profile sporting, entertainment and event environments
  • Built and developed high-performing operational teams focused on service excellence and continuous improvement
  • Established strong client and stakeholder relationships across complex, high-pressure operational environments
  • Driven innovation and improvements in operational planning, workforce capability and service delivery

Expertise

  • Multi-Service, Multi-Site Operations
  • Contract Mobilisation
  • Operational Excellence
  • Security & Event Services
  • Transport & Traffic Management
  • Cleaning Services
  • People Leadership & Development
  • Client & Stakeholder Engagement
  • High-Footfall & Crowded Places
  • Continuous Improvement & Innovation

Hobbies & Interests

  • Travelling and exploring new places and cultures
  • Keeping active and maintaining an interest in health and fitness
  • Cricket, Football, F1, Tennis and sport in general
  • Spending time with family and friends

Fun Fact!

Viren once dreamed of becoming a pilot, but his aviation career was grounded before take-off when he discovered he needed to be able to swim. The dream of travelling the world never disappeared — he just does it from the back of the plane rather than the cockpit!