Patrick is Group Communications Director at 3i, a world leader in private equity and a regular speaker and commentator on boardroom issues.

He is a member of the General Council of Warwick University, a Visiting Professor at Cranfield School of Management, a Visiting Fellow of Kingston University, a member of the CBI's London Council and Chairman of the charity LEAP - Confronting Conflict.

He is also a regular guest host on CNBC Europe's Squawkbox. Patrick is also the author of Running Board Meetings (Kogan Page) and the Non-executive Director's Handbook (Elsevier).