Alan Patching founded, grew and sold a number of consultancy businesses before holding senior executive positions in major corporations across a range of industries.
Current work
He is now Managing Director of Alan Patching and Associates Pty. Ltd. and professor of project management at Bond University on the Gold Coast.
Previous experience
Perhaps his best known business roles were as Chief Executive Officer of the entity which owned Sydney's Olympic Stadium and as the stadium project director. He was also project director on the $280m redevelopment of Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane for the 2003 Rugby World Cup.
Alan Patching has managed or directed over $25 billion (2012 equivalent value) of major projects throughout Australia, and in the early nineties negotiated the country's largest ever property deal valued at $1.8 billion, and its largest commercial lease.
His business negotiations range from the sale and purchase of jet aircraft to the bulk buying of designer lingerie from leading international suppliers. He negotiated the deal to bring Tiffany of New York to Australia.
This impressive track record in business and leadership, combined with an extensive understanding of the psychology of human behaviour, constitutes a rare business presenter.
A presenter perfectly positioned to ensure your organisation can enhance not only technical aspects of leadership, but also that most important aspect of business communications and relationship building - emotional intelligence.
Perhaps his best known business roles were as Chief Executive Officer of the entity which owned Sydney's Olympic Stadium and as the stadium project director. He was also project director on the $280m redevelopment of Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane for the 2003 Rugby World Cup.
Alan Patching has managed or directed over $25 billion (2012 equivalent value) of major projects throughout Australia, and in the early nineties negotiated the country's largest ever property deal valued at $1.8 billion, and its largest commercial lease.
His business negotiations range from the sale and purchase of jet aircraft to the bulk buying of designer lingerie from leading international suppliers. He negotiated the deal to bring Tiffany of New York to Australia.
This impressive track record in business and leadership, combined with an extensive understanding of the psychology of human behaviour, constitutes a rare business presenter.
A presenter perfectly positioned to ensure your organisation can enhance not only technical aspects of leadership, but also that most important aspect of business communications and relationship building - emotional intelligence.
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Alan Patching| Introduction | Saxton Speakers Bureau
Alan Patching is regarded as one of Australia's most internationally recognised leaders, consultants and keynote business speakers in his field. He has been described as the Australian project and business leadership guru. Although he has held many leadership positions he is perhaps best known as Chief Executive Officer of the publicly listed entity which owned Sydney's Olympic Stadium and as the stadium's project director, charged with responsibility for managing the financing, design, construction and operations for the owners of the largest Olympic venue ever. Alan is the Executive Chairman of the Asia Pacific operations of US based Management Concepts, which partners with the American University and Regis University to deliver leadership and management education programs to corporations worldwide.Alan Patching | Vision | Saxton Speakers Bureau
Alan Patching is regarded as one of Australia's most internationally recognised leaders, consultants and keynote business speakers in his field. He has been described as the Australian project and business leadership guru. Although he has held many leadership positions he is perhaps best known as Chief Executive Officer of the publicly listed entity which owned Sydney's Olympic Stadium and as the stadium's project director, charged with responsibility for managing the financing, design, construction and operations for the owners of the largest Olympic venue ever. Alan is the Executive Chairman of the Asia Pacific operations of US based Management Concepts, which partners with the American University and Regis University to deliver leadership and management education programs to corporations worldwide.Alan Patching | Master Of Ceremonies | Saxton Speakers Bureau
Alan Patching is regarded as one of Australia's most internationally recognised leaders, consultants and keynote business speakers in his field. He has been described as the Australian project and business leadership guru. Although he has held many leadership positions he is perhaps best known as Chief Executive Officer of the publicly listed entity which owned Sydney's Olympic Stadium and as the stadium's project director, charged with responsibility for managing the financing, design, construction and operations for the owners of the largest Olympic venue ever. Alan is the Executive Chairman of the Asia Pacific operations of US based Management Concepts, which partners with the American University and Regis University to deliver leadership and management education programs to corporations worldwide.Alan Patching | Leadership and Innovation | Saxton Speakers Bureau
Alan Patching is regarded as one of Australia's most internationally recognised leaders, consultants and keynote business speakers in his field. He has been described as the Australian project and business leadership guru. Although he has held many leadership positions he is perhaps best known as Chief Executive Officer of the publicly listed entity which owned Sydney's Olympic Stadium and as the stadium's project director, charged with responsibility for managing the financing, design, construction and operations for the owners of the largest Olympic venue ever. Alan is the Executive Chairman of the Asia Pacific operations of US based Management Concepts, which partners with the American University and Regis University to deliver leadership and management education programs to corporations worldwide.Superb! Alan attracted a top-notch CEO - level guest list and provided an outstanding presentation -we look forward to him being with us again. ... keep reading Aston James International
Alan's presentation on Sales and Motivation was relevant and pitched well to the audience. His combination of good ideas, humour and use of props held everyone captive during his session.
A very professional speaker. He was able to adjust his style to suit the audience. He did an incredible amount of preparation to ensure the success of his presentation.
The engaging of Alan to be the Master of Ceremonies for our Gala Awards Dinner on the final evening, was a masterpiece.
Like the Olympic Games, our delegates rated this National Sales Manager Seminar ‘The Best Ever’, and Alan was a very important part of its success. I am currently thinking of applications where I can use Alan’s expertise again within our organisation.
Our Sales Summit (weekend workshop designed & conducted by Alan Patching) was a resounding success, from a company point of view as well as the feedback from the 70 participants. If brief, we had a great mix of fun, learning and motivation which will set us of on the right path to ‘creating sales success for 2002.
Alan has a very natural ability to relate to, motive and inspire an audience from the minute he walks in the room. He was able to provide some wonderful techniques and tools to be an effective leader and to keep your life interesting - which were reinforced by his successful experiences as a leader on many diverse projects.
Alan was terrific...He went out of his way to contribute to the success of the event, by offering improvements and ideas.
Your presentation was inspirational, and as MC of our Gala dinner, you were an outstanding success. In a word, you were sensational. I would be delighted if you would join us again next year in Paris.
I would also like to thank you for your excellent role as MC at our recent Project Presentations. Your professionalism and humour made this event a great success.
What an opening to our conference. IN just 25 minutes you informed, excited and mesmerised, and your set the tone for the next two days. The state Government is now considering running this conference with us every year, and I think you should take much of the credit for this happy outcome.
I want to congratulate you on an excellent presentation. My wife and I were impressed with your philosophy on both business and life. As an aside, I believe your presentation probably did more for Australia in this region than any number of trade shows.
Alan Patching is an outstanding, not to be missed presenter.
