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Patrick Ramsden

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General Manager Strategy, Planning & Architecture at Bunnings
📍 Greater Melbourne Area, Australia

Patrick is a seasoned IT executive and retail technologist with over 30 years of experience in Australia and the UK. He has held senior roles like CIO at Swinburne University and GM at Bunnings, specializing in digital transformation and IT strategy. A graduate of the University of Melbourne, people describe him as clear-thinking, thorough, and reliable.

His passion for leveraging technology for social good is evident through his founding of Apps for Autism, an organization that uses smartphone technology to assist children on the Autism Spectrum. This venture reflects his deep interest in creating a positive impact beyond the corporate world.

After a long and successful career, Patrick planned his retirement for his 60th birthday and officially retired from full-time employment at Bunnings at the end of 2025.

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Experience
36 Years
Current Role
General Manager Strategy, Planning & Architecture
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Melbourne Area, Australia
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Retail Technology
As the founder of Intelligent Retail Systems and former GM at Bunnings, he has deep expertise in developing digital and mobile solutions for the retail industry.
EdTech Transformation
As CIO of Swinburne University, he led a major digital overhaul, implementing new learning management systems (Canvas) and driving new digital experiences for students.
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Career

Work history

12-2021 - 12-2025
General Manager Strategy, Planning & Architecture
Bunnings
7-2019 - 8-2020
Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director
Leighton O'Brien Pty Ltd
10-2018 - 8-2020
Board Member
Leighton O'Brien Pty Ltd
4-2018 - 7-2019
Chief Information Officer
Swinburne University of Technology
1-2017 - 4-2018
Chief Technology Officer
Swinburne University of Technology
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Education
1984 - 1986
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
University of Melbourne
2014 - 2014
Achieivng Business Value through Digitisation
MIT Sloan School of Management
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