Liam Patel

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About Liam Patel

As an ex-Microsoft leader with over 30 years of experience in tech across Ireland and Silicon Valley, I’ve spent my career at the intersection of Technology and Emotional Intelligence (EQ)- helping people, teams, and organisations reach their full potential. I thrive in roles that blend strategic impact with human connection: designing and delivering initiatives across talent, leadership, culture, coaching, and career development. Whether it's launching internal performance programmes, driving organisational change, or building leadership pipelines, I bring EQ and tech fluency to every challenge. My philosophy is simple: when you invest in people, everything improves - engagement, delivery, retention, innovation. Through my work at Aer Lingus Technology, Datalex and previously at Microsoft, I’ve led large-scale transformations, built career frameworks, coached senior leaders, and helped shape a culture of transparency, feedback, and growth. I also founded Motivility, a coaching practice focused on career, leadership, and life development - for individuals and organisations seeking deeper alignment between their values and their path forward. If you're passionate about people, leadership, or building high-impact tech teams - let’s connect.