Our People

Founder & Managing Director

  thomas-patterson

Tom holds a Medical Science degree with Honours from the University of Sydney. He has a strong business background, having excelled at leading companies in the pharmaceutical and MedTech industries.

Tom's mission remains as simple today as it was at Revolution's inception: to combine local knowledge with world-class technologies to affect the health of millions of Australians.

Tom has played at the top tier of the Sydney Premiership Rugby competition and is now a World Championship qualified Ironman triathlete. Outside of work, Tom and his wife spend quality time raising their young family.

Founder & Managing Director

  nick-bruce

Nick holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) from the University of Sydney and worked as a physiotherapist for several high-performance sporting programs such as the Tongan Rugby Union team and NSW Hockey. Following an accomplished career as a physio, he took the opportunity to leverage the knowledge gained around the patient care continuum and brought this to Revolution Surgical. He continues to hold a keen interest in sports medicine, arthroplasty, and infection prevention.

Outside of work, Nick enjoys travelling and staying active. Nick spent a year on exchange in France during high school and is fluent in French. He played rugby union for the West Harbour Pirates and touch football for Sydney University and the Sydney Rebels. More recently, he enjoys keeping fit through cycling and competing in triathlons. He has completed an Ironman and numerous Ironman 70.3s and has qualified for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Finland in 2023.

General Manager

  bencolless

Ben came to Revolution Surgical with extensive qualifications in Exercise Physiology, Human Movement and Education from the University of Sydney. This saw him involved in many elite athletic programs, both as a coach and competitor, specialising in athlete management and sprints/hurdles.

Having started at Revolution in a clinical support position, Ben now holds the role of General Manager, overseeing the day-to-day management and operational processes of the company.

Ben continues to keep active, including competing in local CrossFit competitions and playing Touch Football for Sydney University. He enjoys travelling, spending time at his family farm in country NSW, and remains involved in athletic coaching, with his athletes having achieved numerous State and National honours.

Sales Executive - Brisbane & Gold Coast

  martin-rogan

With over 25 years’ experience across clinical nursing, medical devices and sales management, Martin’s passion for the health care industry is evident through his continued drive to shape and improve patient care. He holds a Bachelor of Nursing from Griffith University Brisbane and has successfully completed several first line leadership and coaching courses.

In his spare time Martin enjoys time hiking, camping, and travelling with family and friends. CrossFit continues to be a huge passion in Martin’s life where he continues to compete in local competitions.

Sales Executive - Victoria & Tasmania

  damien-newman-aa150570

Damien has been involved in healthcare for over 20 years, from exercise physiology and personal training to various sales and marketing positions within the pharmaceutical and medical devices specialties. He has always been fascinated by the evolution of MedTech and how this has and is changing medicine, but more importantly what role we have as the “conduit” between provider and healthcare professionals to positively impact patient outcomes.

Damien has a Bachelor of Exercise Science from Griffith University and an MBA from Deakin University.

Outside of work, Damien’s weekends are largely taken up driving his four sons around to all their sporting games and events. In a previous life (before marriage and children!), Damien competed at two World Triathlon Championships for Australia and still enjoys running, cycling, hiking and the odd gym session to keep fit.

Sales Executive - Western Australia

  rod-arnold-15246046

Rod has a long history in the healthcare, sports, and wellbeing industries. Most recently as an Orthopaedics Territory Manager supporting Biologics, Sports Medicine, and Capital Equipment technologies.

Rod has true passion for sport. His Canadian roots have led him to be involved in the Perth Ice Hockey community, having played for both the WA Men’s State Ice Hockey and WA Men’s Masters sides. Outside the rink, he has held various positions at sporting clubs, as a player, coach, and administrator.

‘Home’ for Rod is time well-spent with his young and active family, his newfound love of gardening, and competing in BBQ competitions