Paddy Gowda
About Paddy Gowda
Paddy Gowda serves as the Director and Country Head at On Electronics Pvt Ltd in India, where he focuses on developing the EMSI business in the automotive, EV, and industrial sectors. He has held various leadership roles in the semiconductor industry, including positions at Infineon Technologies and Osram Opto Semiconductors, and has a strong educational background in engineering and business management.
Work at Onsemi
Paddy Gowda currently serves as the Director and Country Head at On Electronics Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Onsemi, since 2015. In this role, he oversees operations in the Bengaluru area, India, and focuses on developing the EMSI business within the automotive, electric vehicle, and industrial sectors. He plays a critical role in identifying and facilitating Independent Design Houses (IDHs) to enhance solution approaches. Additionally, he leads efforts in new product introductions and product positioning to capture market share in emerging segments such as Silicon Carbide (SiC) and image sensing.
Previous Experience at Infineon Technologies
Prior to his current position, Paddy Gowda worked at Infineon Technologies from 2000 to 2015. He held various roles, including Sales Manager and Country Sales Manager for India, and later served as Head of Sales for High Power Semiconductors (IPC) from 2012 to 2015. His tenure at Infineon Technologies spanned 15 years, during which he contributed to the company's sales strategies and market development in the semiconductor industry.
Education and Expertise
Paddy Gowda holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Electronics and Communications from the University of Mysore, which he completed from 1988 to 1991. He furthered his education at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, where he completed a Program for Business Managers from 1998 to 1999. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in engineering and business management, relevant to his roles in the semiconductor and electronics sectors.
Career Background in Semiconductor Industry
Paddy Gowda has extensive experience in the semiconductor industry, having worked at Siemens Technology India from 1991 to 2000 as a Sales Engineer, Senior Engineer, and Manager for semiconductor and electromechanical components. He then transitioned to Osram Opto Semiconductors, where he served as Country General Manager for Opto Semiconductors from 2009 to 2012. His diverse roles have provided him with a comprehensive understanding of sales, marketing, and product development within the semiconductor landscape.
Strategic Business Development
In his current and previous roles, Paddy Gowda has focused on strategic business development. He manages marketing communications (MARCOM) activities to support business development and brand positioning in the Indian market. He also strategizes to achieve revenue growth at twice the market rate by concentrating on high-growth and mass market accounts, demonstrating his commitment to driving business success in competitive environments.