Our Experts

Bruce Patten

FOUNDER, CEO

Bruce was Group Finance Controller for the highly successful and innovative bionic ear company, Cochlear Limited, during its early development. This position provided him with extensive hands-on experience in securing a range of government grants, international financial accounting, managing innovation and the formulation of strategies to substantially assist company growth.

Pat Sweetman

GRANTS SPECIALIST, R&D

Pat has over 10 years’ experience in preparing grant applications for a range of diverse businesses, including both private and publicly listed companies and is recognised as one of the best grants consultants in Australia. She is an Exports Grant Consultant, member of the Export Council of Australia and member of COPAC.

Maxine Jollye

GRANTS EXPERT, EMDG

Maxine is a qualified accountant with a wide range of accounting and commercial experience gained in Australia, England, Germany and Belgium. Maxine studied Economics at Sydney University, is an Associate Member of CPA Australia, registered Tax Agent, Export Grants Consultant, member of the Export Council of Australia and a member of COPAC.

Josephine Abellera

EXPORT GRANTS CONSULTANT

Jo’ is a certified public accountant and certified internal auditor with a Masters in Business Administration and Bachelor in Accountancy. Her expertise includes financial analysis, budget and financial report preparation, financial consultancy services, project implementation, internal control, governance and risk management. Jo’ is an Export Grants Consultant, member of the Export Council of Australia and a member of COPAC.

Sandy Campbell-Smith

COMMERCIALISATION EXPERT

Sandy is an Electrical Engineer with significant experience in biomedical product development, technology management, supervision of design teams, analysis of statistics and risk, and has a strong working knowledge of Australian development standards. He is currently bringing his substantial expertise to Pattens clients applying for big-budget Commercialisation Australia scheme applications.

Nicole Cunningham

ACCOUNTING

Nicole has extensive commercial experience in bookkeeping, accounting and taxation providing accounting support for a range of businesses. She is conversant in MYOB, Handisoft, Xero and many other accounting software packages. Nicole is also a Justice of the Peace.