Fixed wireless and wholesale network infrastructure provider Swoop Holdings Limited (ASX:SWP) (Swoop) has announced its new Chief Financial Officer, Patricia Jones.
Patricia will formally commence on 19 April 2022, with the position made vacant by current CFO John Phillips, who is retiring from public company life to spend more time with family.
What is Patricia’s industry expertise?
Patricia has had a stellar career spanning nearly 30 years, commencing at KPMG. She has worked in senior group financial management roles across ASX-listed entities including Stockland Group and real estate investment trust, GPT. Patricia also worked at CPB Contractors of multi-national contractor CIMIC, and the capital funds division of Macquarie Group.
Over the past five years, Patricia has been CFO at construction services company Paynter Dixon, and Better That – an e-Commerce start-up with a focus on social responsibility.
What does Patricia bring to Swoop?
Swoop CEO Alex West, said, “John has done an amazing job and the work he has put in sets us up to take on the industry and provide a superior alternative for reliable telco services.”
“I am also excited to welcome Patricia to the executive team and believe she will contribute immensely to the culture of the organisation given her immense industry experience.”
“Coming from senior financial management roles in large ASX-listed companies, to more recently, building successful finance teams as CFO of smaller-medium-sized entities, Patricia is not afraid to be hands on whilst still having the knowledge and experience to look strategically at what we need longer term to achieve our vision for Swoop Australia.”
Patricia Jones said: “I am absolutely delighted to be joining the Swoop team at what is an exciting time for the company. I look forward to being a vital contribution to its continued success, vision, strong culture and growth as it cements itself as a leader in the industry.”
John will remain at Swoop in a part-time advisory basis to allow for a smooth transition.
