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Prior to joining Boxwood, Patrick was CEO of WILink plc (now known as PrecisionIR), an international investor relations and webcasting communications business with operations in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Continental Europe, and Sweden. During Patrick�s 12 year tenure with the Company, he quickly progressed from a top salesperson to product management to Chief Operating Officer to CEO, and was actively involved in all aspects of the business. He led the development and launch of several innovative products and services relating to lead generation, corporate communications, webcasting, and product fulfillment/ distribution for the Company�s international client base. Patrick was COO at the time WILink went public on the London Stock Exchange, and led and integrated 5 acquisitions during his tenure to expand the Company�s capabilities and client base. In 2006, as CEO, he successfully led the Company through a public-to-private sale to a NY-based private equity group. Patrick holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Richmond and attended the Accelerated Development Program at London Business School as well as the Centre for Creative Leadership in Belgium. He sits on the University of Richmond�s President�s Council for Emerging Leaders and is a member of the Young President� s Organization (YPO). He lives in Richmond with his wife and family. | 