Patrick Griffith

Patrick Griffith is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development and partnerships, currently serving as Senior Vice President at Web Summit since January 2014. In this role, Patrick leads strategy and management across global events, successfully collaborating with corporates and government agencies focused on innovation and economic growth. Previous positions at Web Summit include VP of Global Partnerships, Head of Partnerships, and Head of Startups, where management of teams and strategic partnerships were pivotal. Prior experience includes business development and marketing roles at Intuition Publishing Ltd., client acquisition and PR at NDRC, a summer internship in the Risk Department at ESB, and leadership in student organizations at University College Dublin. Patrick holds a Bachelor of Commerce from University College Dublin, an MA in Public Relations from Technological University Dublin, and a Diploma in Organizational Leadership from Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics.