Nipul Patel

Nipul Patel brings deep market insights to clients across the consumer ecosystem, with particular expertise in high-growth software companies, online networks and SaaS businesses.  Based in San Francisco, Nipul helps companies of all sizes and geographies recruit, assess and develop senior leadership talent. He is a member of Russell Reynolds Associates’ Consumer Sector and Digital & Media Practice. 

Nipul leverages more than 15 years of experience in global consulting, operations and go-to-market strategy in his client work. He was the co-founder of Townsquared, a private online network for local businesses. The company grew into a popular platform and was acquired in 2019 by Upcurve, a subsidiary of New Media Investment Group. Previously, Nipul was a director at the Corporate Executive Board (now Gartner), where he focused on go-to-market strategies, product development and advisory services.