Pat first arrived in the Falkland Islands with his wife in August 2020 when he came to the Islands to work as the Finance Director for FIC. In February 2023 he took up the position of Head of Finance and took over as Financial Secretary in February 2024.  Pat has decided to move to the Falklands permanently and has recently built a home and is in the process of applying for PRP.

Pat’s role includes the Commissioner of Taxation, Commissioner of Currency and Postmaster for FIG and he is an ex-officio member of Executive Council and Legislative Assembly. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountant and also holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. Before coming to the Islands Pat held several Finance Director positions in contract-based SME organisations in the private sector including; Relay Engineering and businesses covering waste management and construction services.

Pat leads the Treasury department which comprises Finance, Internal Audit, Pensions and Taxation.