R. Patrick Handley, Chief Executive Officer
BA, MBA

Pat has over 38 years banking and finance experience both in Australia and the United States.  He has held a number of directorial roles in both banking and non-banking companies such as Suncorp-Metway, AMP, HHG, Babcock & Brown and Pacific Brands. 

In Australia, Pat was the former Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer at Westpac Banking Corporation from 1993 to 2001.  Pat joined Westpac after it had posted the largest loss in Australian corporate history and helped return it to financial health during his tenure. 

Pat is currently the Director of Vantage Private Equity, Chairman of Bridgeport Energy Ltd and the former Chairman of Nomura Securities Australia.  In the United States, he served as the Chief Financial Officer of Banc One Corporation (now part of JP Morgan Chase), one of the country’s largest banks.

Pat is highly experienced in managing and advising financial institutions.

Pat is a member of 2020's investment team.