Patrick Downes brings 30+ years’ leadership in governance and operations across corporate, public and health sectors. Managing Partner of Lionheart, he specialises in board effectiveness and audit and risk oversight for complex regulated institutions. He chairs the Audit & Risk Committee at St Vincent’s Hospital, Fairview, and sits on the HSE-CCNME Audit Committee. Certified in AI governance and ESG reporting; Harvard-trained in strategic negotiations. Fellow, Royal Society. His operational experience—leading change at commercial semi states and corporate entities—ensures governance advice grounded in real-world delivery and institutional change.