Patrick Pannett

Background

About Patrick Pannett

Currently managing the voice of North America's technology industry. Motivated by challenges and unpredictability, who doesn't mind work in dusty places, Patrick develops strategies to address public affairs, communications, and marketing issues at the global to local level. Experienced at international to local level campaigns at startups to Fortune 20 companies and NGOs, with a passion for #cx, he is proven motivating diverse teams to manage initiatives, identify threats, opportunities, and achieve success for some of the world’s best-known brands. A multiple Ironman competitor and marathoner, he serves as a volunteer national communicator and government liaison with the American Red Cross. Pannett has an extensive background on political and issue campaigns at the state and federal levels. He was the paid voter communications director for Kerry-Edwards in Pennsylvania, and many races and issue campaigns since. He served at the 2008 and 2016 Democratic National Conventions. Specialties: Public affairs, government affairs, grassroots, crisis communications, coalition building, and campaign strategy. Domestic and international issues including healthcare, bio/pharmaceuticals, aviation, telecom, consumer goods, automotive, and technology.