Nikhil Patil

Chief Executive Officer

GO plc

Telecommunications
Telecommunications

GO plc

Zejtun

"Ask for forgiveness, not permission"

Business Profile

I have the privilege of leading one of the largest providers of telecommunication services in Malta and Cyprus.

Our purpose at GO is to ‘drive a digital Malta where no one is left behind’. I believe that a strong purpose backed by empowered people drives long-term performance. Our purpose goes beyond the provision of products and services, or the roll-out of digital infrastructure, it is defined by the digital transformation taking place across societies and focused on the impact it wants to have on societies in Malta and beyond.

As an experienced leader, I am passionate about building a purpose-driven organisation where an authentic purpose permeates through the strategy and every aspect of our decision-making. I believe in fostering a culture that empowers employees to experience deep learning, try new things, take risks, collaborate, and become energised by the growth of their professional lives.

Living, working and studying across three continents has made me a truly global citizen with a strong conviction that global cooperation and mutual understanding across cultures is the key to solving some of our greatest social and environmental challenges.

Business Activities

  • March 2011-April 2015: Non-Executive Director, Interoute
  • January 2012-September 2016: Non-Executive Director, GO plc
  • April 2019-September 2022: Non-Executive Chairman, BMIT plc
  • June 2021-Present: Non-Executive Chairman, Cablenet plc

Previous

  • August 2007-July 2010: Strategy Consultant, Marakon Associates
  • August 2010-July 2016: Director of Investments, Dubai Holding (EIT)
  • August 2015-March 2018: CEO, Malta Properties Company plc
  • April 2018-Present: Group CEO, GO plc

Education

  • 1992-1996: Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Mumbai - First Class with Honours.
  • 1996-1998: Master of Science, Industrial Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA – GPA 3.7/4.
  • 2004: Masters of Business Administration, IMD - Awarded The Wall Street Journal Europe & IMD MBA Future Leaders Essay Scholarship 2004.
  • 2011-2012: CFA, passed all 3 levels in 1st attempt.

Society

    Official Partners

      • Trade Malta
      • GO Business
      • Imovo
      • Malta Enterprise
      • WFDM
      • Dea Aesthetics
      • Tech.mt
      • Intercomp
      • European Commission
      • Malta Business Registry
      • CF Estates
      • ICON
      • Agora
      • Apex Group Ltd
      • Exereco
      • Arkafort
      • Lidion Bank
      • Excel Homes
      • Turbo Systems - Accelleron
      • Melita Marine
      • TNT
      • Sparkasse Bank
      • Dimech Enterprises
      • Laferla
      • FCM Bank
      • Hi-Care Services
      • Owners Best