Patrick Brown

BIO

Non Executive Director and Investor with proven PE experience. Following the successful acquisition of Clifford Thames by OEC and supporting the subsequent transition and integration of Clifford Thames, he is now working on a new chapter through supporting PE backed companies. Since leaving OEC he have participated in several investments in the UK and the US and also became a major shareholder in Solihull Moors FC. He joined Clifford Thames in January 2000 and promoted to the board shortly afterwards. After a period of sustained business growth and increased responsibilities as COO and Divisional CEO was made Group CEO in 2012 before leading an Management Buyout in 2014, creating a platform for future growth and innovation. The business was sold in 2017 to OEConnection. Prior to joining Clifford Thames, I held various senior roles in the Technical Information arena.