John Gerard
About John Gerard
John Gerard serves as the Vice President and General Manager of the Industrial and Commercial Sensing Division at onsemi. With extensive experience in strategic marketing roles since 2000, he has a strong background in semiconductor marketing and analog design.
Current Role at Onsemi
Currently, John Gerard serves as the Vice President and General Manager of the Industrial and Commercial Sensing Division at Onsemi. He has held this position since 2022, operating out of Sunnyvale, California. In this role, he oversees the division's strategic direction and operations, focusing on advancing Onsemi's capabilities in industrial and commercial sensing technologies.
Previous Experience in Semiconductor Marketing
John Gerard has extensive experience in semiconductor marketing, having held several significant positions prior to his current role. He worked at Onsemi as Senior Director of Strategic Marketing from 2015 to 2020. Before that, he served as Senior Director of Marketing at Aptina Imaging from 2009 to 2015. His career in marketing began in 2000 when he worked as Director of Marketing at Conexant until 2004.
Engineering Background and Education
John Gerard studied at the University of California, San Diego, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with a focus on Communication Systems from 1985 to 1987. His educational background in engineering laid the groundwork for his career in the semiconductor industry, particularly in analog and mixed-mode design.
Career Transition and Technical Expertise
John Gerard transitioned from design engineering to marketing, focusing on imaging and video system algorithms. His technical expertise includes a deep understanding of CMOS sensor technology, essential for imaging and video systems. He has been involved in strategic marketing roles since 2000, emphasizing his knowledge of the handset, notebook, and digital still camera markets.
Professional History in Engineering Roles
Before his marketing career, John Gerard worked in various engineering roles. He was an Analog Design Engineer at TRW from 1988 to 1991. He also served as Executive Director of Marketing at ESS Technology for one year in 2003-2004. His engineering experience has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of the semiconductor industry.