Patrick Lowry, CPA, is a visionary leader and motivational speaker in finance and innovation, best known for his work as CEO of Samara Asset Group. Patrick’s mission is to break down barriers in the investment world and lead with purpose, helping organisations and individuals believe that access to high-growth opportunities should not be reserved for a privileged few.
His journey began in accounting and corporate finance, where he acquired rigorous discipline, attention to detail and a mindset oriented toward responsibility and integrity. These early years taught him the importance of structure, transparency and stewardship, qualities he carries into his leadership in alternative finance.
As CEO of Samara, Patrick stands at the frontier of combining finance and disruption. He leads the company’s efforts to invest in sectors like AI, biotech and blockchain, while also challenging institutional norms that limit access. His key achievements include enabling access to unlisted investments, issuing innovative financial instruments and driving growth across hundreds of portfolio firms. Through this, he models that boldness, purpose and inclusivity can coexist in high finance.
As a motivational speaker, Patrick shares his convictions about visionary leadership, overcoming exclusivity and creating financial empowerment. He encourages audiences to think bigger about capital, purpose and possibility. With real-world experience and a commitment to equity, Patrick speaks to entrepreneurs, investors, organisations and changemakers who want to reimagine finance as a force for opportunity rather than exclusion. His narrative inspires action, shifts mindsets and invites people to lead with ambition and integrity.
