Paddy Gowda

Paddy Gowda is an experienced professional in the semiconductor and electronics industry, currently serving as the Director and Country Head at ON Electronics Pvt Ltd in India since January 2015. With a strong background in sales and business development, Paddy has consistently driven revenue growth and developed channel strategies across diverse segments including automotive, EV, industrial, and consumer markets. Prior to this role, Paddy held leadership positions at Infineon Technologies, where responsibilities included formulating business strategies for emerging segments, and at Osram Opto Semiconductors, focusing on sales development for LEDs and sensors. Paddy's career began at Siemens Technology India and other organizations, contributing to the sales and marketing of semiconductor and electromechanical components. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications from the University of Mysore and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore.