Patrick brings over 15 years of experience in the technology and telecom sectors to Storage Appliance Corporation. Most recently, Patrick was the Vice-President Finance and CFO for the Wholesale division of Bell Canada and was also the CFO for BCE Nexxia, Bell Canada's legal entity in the United States. Prior to joining Bell, Patrick spent over 11 years with IBM in roles such as CFO, iSeries (AS/400) Americas; Chief Accountant, IBM Canada and CFO, IBM Global Financing Canada. In these role, Patrick was instrumental in leading the strategic and tactical change initiatives required for these $1B+ business units to realize their maximum potential and has a proven track record of focusing and re-vitalizing businesses to achieve these profitable growth objectives.

After obtaining a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Wilfrid Laurier University, Patrick obtained his Canadian Chartered Accountant designation, articling with Price Waterhouse. Patrick also has experience in Management Consulting having worked with Price Waterhouse in the early stages of their Change Management practice.

Patrick is a member of Financial Executives International (FEI), Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD), and the York Technology Association (YTA.) He volunteers his time with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario on their Members in Industry advisory panel, and is on the Board of Directors of the Pediatric Supportive Care Network of Ontario.