Kuljit Uppal is a senior finance and commercial leader with extensive experience operating in complex, regulated environments, including higher education, public sector procurement, and large-scale infrastructure contracts.

He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Law and a Master’s degree in Finance and Financial Regulations, underpinning strong expertise in governance, compliance, and financial oversight.

Kuljit has held senior roles at organisations including VINCI (PFI Education -Universities & Schools (£70m)), MITIE (Healthcare (£20m)), Department for Work and Pensions (FAS procurement £3.5b), Skanska (Healthcare £80m)), Interserve (Defence (£150m)) and ISS (Defence & Aerospace (£90m)) , where he led financial and commercial functions across portfolios exceeding £150m, with accountability for P&L performance, financial planning, risk management and commercial functions.

He brings significant expertise in managing complex contractual frameworks, including PFI and government procurements, ensuring compliance with regulatory, audit, and value-for-money requirements.

Kuljit has led major contract negotiations, financial modelling, and governance improvements, alongside managing multidisciplinary teams and resolving high-value commercial matters.

He also contributes at the board level through non-executive experience, supporting effective oversight, risk management, and organisational assurance.

Kuljit’s approach is grounded in strong governance, transparency, and delivering sustainable financial performance aligned with regulatory expectations.