Patrick Bates Fca

Patrick Bates FCA has extensive experience in finance and operations, currently serving as Chief Finance & Operations Officer, Company Secretary, Finance & Operations Manager, and Financial Controller at .IE since October 2015. Prior to this role, Patrick was the Managing Director and Financial Controller at Webtrade Limited from April 2001 to October 2015, where significant systems were implemented to support the company's growth. Patrick's career began as an Audit Senior at PKF O'Connor, Leddy & Holmes from October 1997 to September 2000, gaining a diverse background in accounting and tax. Patrick's educational credentials include a BA in Economics from University College Dublin and various certifications from Chartered Accountants Ireland and the Irish Tax Institute, with the most recent qualification in Technology Risk and Data Incident Management expected in March 2024.