Profile With over two decades in executive search, Patrick brings a wealth of global and local experience. Among his many contributions to the profession, he's particularly recognised for driving the conversation on quality standards for executive search across Asia Pacific. Business Experience As an Associate Director at Sheffield Search, Patrick partners with clients to secure top talent. His recent strategic work includes key appointments for universities, research institutes, healthcare organisations, and central and local government. Before joining Sheffield, Patrick served as the Asia Pacific and Middle East Managing Director for the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC). In this significant global role, he championed the executive search profession, managed critical stakeholder relationships, and delivered professional development programs. Patrick's extensive career in Aotearoa spans various sectors, including higher education, government, and non-government roles. He was a lead consultant specialising in higher education appointments across New Zealand, Australia, and Asia, and previously oversaw undergraduate program approvals at Unitec New Zealand. Early in his career, Patrick worked in the office of the Minister of Statistics, Women’s Affairs, and Youth Affairs, and held leadership roles as President of the Massey University Students’ Association and then the New Zealand University Students Association. Sector / Functional Expertise Tertiary Education Healthcare Local Government Central Government Arts and Culture Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) Research Organisations Professional Qualifications Master of Arts in Asian and International Studies - City University of Hong Kong Postgraduate Diploma in HRM & Business Psychology – The University of Hong Kong Graduate Diploma in International Relations - London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London Advanced Certificate in Executive Search and Leadership Consulting - Cornell University Bachelor of Arts in Social Policy - Massey University