At the time of his passing, Patterson was director of the Omnicom Media Group, a board member of the Audit Bureau of Circulation and vice-chairperson of the Advertising Media Association of South Africa (AMASA), among other positions.

His contributions to the Omnicom Group were valuable and far-reaching. They will be felt long after his passing. Together we mourn the loss of our colleague and friend, and express our condolences to his family.