Patrick Brunett

Patrick Brunett has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Patrick currently holds the position of Sales Director, North America at Dukosi since July 2023. Before this, they worked at onsemi as the Director of Strategic Automotive Business Development from February 2019 to March 2023. During this role, they served as a global liaison between General Motors and onsemi, focusing on identifying new business opportunities in electrification and autonomous technologies. Patrick successfully positioned onsemi as a strategic semiconductor partner to GM and secured a key EV semiconductor program.

Prior to onsemi, Patrick was a Board Member at BORDER COMMERCE AND SECURITY COUNCIL INC from March 2017 to February 2019. Patrick also worked at Quanergy as the Director of Business Development from February 2016 to October 2018, where they played a crucial role in creating a market for Quanergy's Qortex solution in smart city and connected roadway applications.

Patrick's experience also includes working as the Sales Director and General Manager at Cohda Wireless America from September 2013 to February 2016, where they contributed to the growth of Cohda's DSRC (V2X) radio hardware and software business in North America. Patrick helped establish Cohda as a leading supplier in the connected vehicle and smart city markets.

Before that, Patrick ran their consultancy firm called Brunett Consulting from July 2004 to September 2013. As the Principal, they assisted various companies in strategic planning, business development, and market analysis across multiple industries.

During their tenure at Panasonic Automotive Systems from August 2010 to October 2012, Patrick led a new business unit focused on creating North American opportunities for vehicle electrification technologies, particularly power electronics for electric vehicles. Patrick successfully managed a customer-facing team and secured Panasonic's first North American on board charger module program.

Prior to that, Patrick served as the Vice President of Automotive Business Development at Intelligent Mechatronic Systems from November 2006 to May 2009, where they played a key role in driving business growth.

Patrick's early career includes working as the Vice President European OEM at Sirius Satellite Radio (now SiriusXM) from 1999 to 2004, where they led business development, marketing, and sales activities with European automotive partners. Patrick also served as a Sales Manager at Sumitomo Electric Automotive (now ADVICS) in 1998.

Overall, Patrick Brunett has an extensive background in various roles across industries, showcasing their expertise in sales, business development, and strategic planning.

Patrick Brunett attended Novi High School but the start and end years are not provided. Patrick then went on to attend Michigan State University where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising. However, specific start and end years for this degree are not specified.