Introducing our consultant Nick Patrick

Nick Patrick has worked in the international trade environment for 42 years, for the last 11 years as director of the Sheffield International Trade Centre.

Having spent many years in the chemical sector and international trade in general, his knowledge and experience is outstanding. He focuses on practical solutions to opportunities, problems and international business development in all aspects of export / import-based issues.

Most of his working life has been involved in manufacturing both on a technical and operational level and has spent a good proportion of time visiting factories, agents and distributers all over the world to improve production techniques, commercial contracts and agent/distributer management. He has managed businesses in the UK, South Africa, Iran, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and Portugal.

The Sheffield International Trade Centre is an AEO accredited, compliance led authorised customs agent working under the umbrella of the British Chambers of Commerce, Chamber Customs organisation.

Nick has a passion to ensure companies understand their responsibilities as importers/exporters of record and consequences of non-compliance, especially in this post Brexit era and the continually increasing regulatory demands involved with shipping goods across international borders

In recent years he has focused on helping companies develop efficient, cost effective and compliant import /export procedures designed to make the process easier and a lot more lucid.

Nick is well connected and will be able to offer comprehensive advice and assistance.