Since joining Saab as an Electronics Engineer, Patric has had a variety of Systems Engineering, Engineering Management and Project Management roles.

Prior to his Director Operations appointment, Patric was the Chief Engineer for the company and in that role he had the responsibility for Saab's technical capability as well as the technical integrity of the products and services provided by the company. He was also the  Project Manager for Saabs'  Integrated Ship Control, Management and Monitoring System for the COLLINS class submarine and the establishment of the Through-Life Support capability for the system.

Patric has a young family, enjoys Australian wine and is a follower of sports, which these days also includes popular Australian sports such as Cricket and Australian Rules Football (Carlton Blues).