Patrick Sullivan

Patrick Sullivan, MBA, has a diverse work experience in various leadership roles within operations and manufacturing. Patrick currently serves as the Director of Operations - Critical Sensing and Controls at Advanced Energy, where they are responsible for defining operations strategy, managing production facilities, and overseeing diverse product lines. Prior to this, they worked as the Director of Manufacturing Operations at Veeco, where they successfully turned around operational performance and culture. Patrick also served as the Director of Operations at TEL FSI, where they provided oversight and leadership for manufacturing and supply chain functions. Additionally, Patrick has experience as a President at Lean Change, where they assisted underperforming operations/manufacturing groups through the application of Lean principles and tools. Patrick started their career as a Vice President at Manchester Companies, where they specialized in operations improvement and served as a consultant for turnarounds. Overall, Patrick's work experience highlights their expertise in operations management, lean manufacturing, and strategic planning.

Patrick Sullivan, MBA, holds a Master of Business Administration degree with a focus on Operations Management Sciences from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management. Patrick also obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources Management from the University of St. Thomas.