Leo Dufresne

Leo Dufresne has extensive experience in sales, marketing, and business development. Leo is currently the Director Sales Management - Chipset Account Team at LitePoint since 2022. Before that, they served as the Sr VP Marketing & Business Development at Liquid Biosciences from 2021 to 2022.

Prior to their role at Liquid Biosciences, Leo worked at Qorvo, Inc. as the Director Of Business Development, Strategic Planning from 2016 to 2021. During their time at Qorvo, they played a crucial role in revamping the company's chipset partnership strategy.

Leo also has experience at Qualcomm as the Director of Engineering, Business Development from 2007 to 2016. Leo was responsible for building a high-performing team, and they played a key role in overcoming a patent infringement lawsuit and establishing a successful third-party ecosystem.

Furthermore, Leo has entrepreneurial experience as the CEO of North County Coffee News from 2004 to 2007. Leo successfully launched an advertising company focused on promoting local businesses.

Additionally, Leo has held positions in sales and marketing at Z~Communications, Inc., Immersion Corporation, Red Bend Software, Conexant/Skyworks Solutions, and Siemens Semiconductor (Infineon). Leo has demonstrated their skills in sales management, business strategy, and key account management throughout their career.

Leo Dufresne pursued their education over a span of several years, starting with their Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Montana State University-Bozeman. Leo attended the university from 1979 to 1983. Leo then furthered their studies in the field of Electrical Engineering, specializing in Digital Communications, by enrolling at the National Technological University. Leo earned their MSEE degree from this institution between 1989 and 1993. To enhance their knowledge and skills in management and leadership, Leo pursued an MBA in Management and Leadership from Western Governors University from 2018 to 2019.