Andrea Colognese
About Andrea Colognese
Andrea Colognese serves as the Director of EMEA Automotive Traction at onsemi, where he focuses on strategic and product marketing in the automotive sector. He has extensive experience in the semiconductor industry, having held various roles at companies such as Rohm Semiconductor and STMicroelectronics.
Current Role at Onsemi
Andrea Colognese serves as the Director of EMEA Automotive Traction at onsemi, a position he has held since 2023. Based in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, he focuses on strategic initiatives within the automotive sector. His role involves overseeing product marketing strategies tailored to the automotive traction market, leveraging his extensive background in the industry.
Previous Experience at Onsemi
Prior to his current position, Andrea Colognese worked at onsemi as a Senior Product Manager for the worldwide bare die business related to electric vehicle (EV) traction from 2021 to 2023. He also held the role of Automotive Application and Marketing Senior Manager from 2017 to 2021, contributing to the company's growth in the automotive sector during his tenure.
Experience at Rohm Semiconductor
Andrea Colognese was employed at Rohm Semiconductor as a Marketing Manager from 2014 to 2017. During his three years in Willich, he focused on marketing strategies that supported the company's objectives in the semiconductor market.
Background in VLSI Design
Andrea Colognese began his career at STMicroelectronics, where he worked as a Mixed Signal VLSI Designer from 1997 to 1999. This early experience provided him with a solid foundation in mixed signal design, which has been integral to his subsequent roles in the semiconductor industry.
Education and Expertise
Andrea Colognese earned his PhD in Electronics from Università degli Studi di Padova, where he studied from 1990 to 1997. He possesses specialized knowledge in System on Chip (SoC) design, mixed signal technology, power management, inverters, and on-board chargers (OBC) for automotive applications, making him a knowledgeable figure in the automotive and industrial markets.