Patrick Driessen

http://www.patrickdriessen.com

http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickdriessen

Willing To Travel

Country	Region	City
Australia
Singapore
Hong Kong
New Zealand
Netherlands
United Kingdom
United States
China
Germany
Malaysia
Belgium
Canada
Switzerland

Patrick has started, managed, and exited high-growth companies including technology start-ups and has extensive experience with new venture finance, development and operations, across IT&T, retail and financial services.

Proven and tested leadership in managing high performance leadership, sales, solution development, finance and delivery teams in various regions around the world. Demonstrated ability to develop and direct complex global business models and technology solutions.

Solid history in building and integrating high-quality solution development, senior technical management and operations leadership. expert in new business demand creation, with proven ability to negotiate and close complex deals and settlements. Recognised ability to recruit, develop and retain top calibre executive leadership, sales and delivery teams.

Track record developing industry/world first new business models/ products/services/markets. Consulted heavily in high tech and financial services industries: deep growth strategy, new market entry, competitive strategy, change management, process improvement, supply chain management, and outsourcing consulting experience.
Used to work out of Amsterdam, London & New yYrk and now works out of sunny Sydney.
 
Specialities:
Providing true leadership: taking people and business' on a growth journey! Business & organisational transformation. Rapidly growing businesses. Leadership development. Growth strategy development. Executive & business coaching. Management & consultancy of technological and financial innovation. Commercial and P&L management. business- finance- and IT-consulting. BPO & IT-outsourcing. Software development & systems integration. Creating innovation.

"Patrick is one of the most professional and inspirational people i have had the privilege of working with. he has a unique outlook to life which tends to bring out the best in people. patrick is a charismatic natural leader, whose presence is felt the moment he enters the room. working with patrick is always a pleasure and his ability to stretch and challenge your thinking makes the experience so much greater. patrick truly is someone to look up to.” - Deano Gomes-Luis, Workplace Services Manager & NLP Life Coach

“Patrick is a visionary thinker but practical in application and delivering results. He is a selfless leader and focuses on enhancing, developing and nurturing his team to ensure their development is paramount. highly skilled in the developing the strategic journey of business' across different industries and excellent consulting skills. Subject matter expert in sales strategies and improving business results across large and complex organisations.” - Sandy O'Neill, People & Culture Business Partner

"Patrick is a dynamic, change oriented leader who knows how to plan, motivate and execute transformational change!” - Michael Conlin, Regional Chief Technology Officer

“Patrick is an awesome leader that has a lot of charisma and drive that any organisation would want leading their teams. He is dedicated in helping his team be the best that they can be by developing them. Its a real pleasure working together with Patrick!!” - Denis Gianoutsos, Global Coaching Lead

“Patrick is a world leader and at home in every social circle. he is brilliant, productive, a beaken of vision, clear, strong, commercial, successful, creative, approachable, divers, stylish, agile, unstoppable, loyal, friendly, fun and playful. No matter what he promised to deliver, he delivers it! What he delivers makes a real difference. In a relaxed way Patrick is present in now, making numerous and remarkable contributions to a large group of clients, employees, colleagues, and coachees by respectfully engaging in their worlds. Contributing to others is his highest fulfillment. It is with the most respect and honour that I recommend Patrick!” - Klaas Loeve, Managing Consultant

“Patrick is a very dynamic leader combined with a special charisma makes him an extraordinary change agent to transform any organisation. Patrick is a strategic thinker who knows how to plan, motivate and execute any initiative by encouraging and leading his team towards the achievement of the goals. Patrick's key strengths are strategy, innovation, deep business acumen in the financial services industry, consulting skills and a people's person. He always has time to listen to people's challenges and give them a word of advice or mentor them directly or indirectly. I highly recommend Patrick to any organisation, who is seeking a true leader to transform its business. I look forward to working with Patrick again!” - Daniel Biondi, Industry Chief Architect

“Patrick a passionate leader and coach who enjoys helping others achieve their goals. His ability to inspire people and assist them in realising their potential is what makes him unique as a leader. His energetic and positive leadership style helps people challenge themselves to achieve goals they previously thought were impossible or unrealistic.” - Dean Despotovski, Quality Assurance Analyst

“Patrick is an inspirational leader with a high level of energy and desire to drive change. He is one of the most inclusive leaders I have met and would happily work for/with him. I think I learnt more from Patrick in the last 6 months than I have from other leaders in 10 years!” - Wayne Spencer, Application Services Manager