Andrew is the Group Chief Executive and one of the co-founders of Adera Software, responsible for the strategic direction of the business as well as leading strong relationships with our clients. With over two decades of experience across a number of senior roles, Andrew has a unique ability to lead and inspire teams to drive success.

Andrew’s vision is to continue to build on Adera Software’ position as a leading provider of digital transformation solutions and products by placing public services at the forefront of what technology can deliver. He seamlessly connects agencies, technologies and places, and is driven by customer care and a client solution-oriented spirit.

Andrew also plays an active role working as part of the Blenheim Chalcot group of companies which enables Adera Software to work in partnership with the UK’s leading digital venture builder.

Manoj Badale is Founder of Blenheim Chalcot, the UK’s leading Venture Builder. Blenheim Chalcot traces its roots back to netdecisions which Manoj and his business partner Charles Mindenhall founded back in 1998.

Blenheim Chalcot specialises in building digital businesses that transform industries. It has portfolio sales of over €300m, more than 3,000 employees, and a successful track record of over 40 companies across IT services and software platforms, financial services, education and media.

Manoj is Chairman of The British Asian Trust. He was also Chairman of Operation Smile UK for over ten years, and a founding Trustee of the Technology Trust.

Manoj has an MA in economics from Emmanuel College, Cambridge University and was formerly a partner at Monitor Company where he spent time in the UK, Germany and India.

Since 1998, Charles and his business partner Manoj Badale have built more than 30 businesses, largely technology-related, managed through their investment company Blenheim Chalcot. The portfolio currently consists of over 20 companies in multiple sectors, with group assets under management of €900m. Charles is also the Chairman of Tech Trust, Onside Youthzones London, and Barking and Dagenham Youthzone. He is a trustee of The Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Patrick is Chief Financial Officer at Blenheim Chalcot, the majority shareholder of Adera Software. He is responsible for leading, overseeing and advising on the financial management of BC’s central operations and selected companies across the portfolio including Adera Software.

Prior to joining Blenheim Chalcot, Patrick was Group CFO at BIMA MILVIK, an Allianz-backed insurance and teledoctor scale-up. Prior to this, he worked in various Finance roles at RateSetter, Virgin Money and Barclays Capital.

Patrick is a qualified CIMA Management Accountant and holds a BSc in Economics & Finance from The University of York.