About me

I’m Patrick Zwaanswijk, Co-Founder and Head of Sales at DNP Projects. I bring a strong background in Business Development and Client Management, with a passion for helping businesses grow through tailored fitout solutions. Outside of DNP, I had a long-standing career as a professional football player and head coach — representing top-tier clubs across Europe, Japan, and Australia, and proudly playing for the Australian National Teams.

Being coached by some of the world’s most respected leaders like Louis van Gaal, Ronald Koeman, and Graham Arnold helped shape my mindset for high performance, strategy, and leadership. That journey taught me the importance of discipline, trust, and building strong teams — values I now bring into every business relationship and project I lead at DNP.

My philosophy is simple: If you love what you do, you never work a day in your life.

My experience

My transition from elite sport to the commercial construction industry has been both natural and rewarding. After 14 years as a professional footballer with clubs like Ajax FC, FC Utrecht, NAC Breda, and the Central Coast Mariners — and later working as a head coach and expert football analyst for Fox Sports and SBS — I’ve channelled my drive and attention to detail into business.

Over the past several years, I’ve built a reputation as one of NSW’s leading Business Development Managers in the fitout space. My global perspective and team-first approach have allowed me to establish lasting client partnerships, consistently deliver tailored solutions, and help businesses create workspaces that truly perform.

At DNP Projects, I work closely with my co-founder Dominic to drive strategic growth, while supporting our clients through every step of the fitout journey — always with a commitment to excellence, trust, and long-term value.