Patrick has over 20 years experience in technology commercialisation and international business in the software, telecommunications, energy, education and professional services sectors.

His roles have included founder, investor, commercialisation manager, strategy director, Asia Pacific region manager, international sales and marketing and global partner management.  He has been an advisor at CEO and general management level to a wide range of technology based businesses. 

Patrick is co-author of Enterprise & Venture Capital (2009), sponsored by the Australian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCAL) and lectures in international entrepreneurship and strategy at the Australian School of Business.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in economics and statistics (Australian National University) and a Masters of Business Administration (Australian Graduate School of Management).