Deepak is the Founder and Chair of Trustees of the Diwali Foundation and launched Diwali Basket Brigade in 2018. He provides overall leadership for the charity, overseeing strategy, fundraising, partnerships and the delivery of the annual campaign. Working closely with trustees, volunteers and supporters, he is committed to growing the charity's impact and helping vulnerable families across the UK. Outside of the charity, Deepak is Senior Director and Head of Regions at Shawbrook Bank, where he works with private equity-backed businesses and management teams to support their growth ambitions. With more than 25 years of experience in corporate and leveraged finance, he has developed extensive expertise in helping businesses secure funding and achieve sustainable growth. Deepak is also a qualified Chartered Accountant. Deepak lives in the Midlands with his wife and two children. Family is central to everything he does, and in his spare time he enjoys travelling, keeping fit and spending time with family and friends. He is passionate about giving back to the community and believes volunteering has the power to create lasting positive change.