Patrick Holmes Minstd

Patrick Holmes MinstD is an experienced professional with a diverse background in leadership and fundraising. Currently serving as a Councillor for Whangarei District Council since October 2022, Patrick has also held notable positions such as CEO for Coastguard New Zealand from March 2012 to November 2019, and CEO for Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand from November 2007 to March 2012. Previous roles include Divisional Manager of Fundraising at the Blind Foundation, Executive Director of Fundraising at RNID, and Head of Fundraising at Macmillan Cancer Support. Patrick began a long career in fundraising management at organizations like CLIC Sargent, RNIB, and NSPCC, and started professional endeavors as a Manager at Lloyds Bank. Academically, Patrick holds an M.B.A. from the University of Bath and an Associate's Degree in Banking from the University of Staffordshire, along with a brief educational stint at Harvard Business School in 2018.