NEAS, Australia. Patrick has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of NEAS. Previously, Director at the University of Sydney Centre for English Teaching, he brings to the role a wealth of international education experience from higher education, VET, high school and ELICOS sectors, both nationally and internationally. Patrick has held senior management positions in education for twenty years and also has extensive experience in change management, online learning and delivery of English Language Training. He has also held positions of Vice-President and Secretary of the University English Centres of Australia as well as serving on the NEAS Advisory Council for two years.