Haroon Rashid
About Haroon Rashid
Haroon Rashid is a Business Development Leader currently at Phoenix Contact, with extensive experience in product management and marketing across various companies, including Honeywell and Schneider Electric. He holds an MBA and has contributed to significant advancements in product safety and smart city initiatives.
Current Role at Phoenix Contact
Haroon Rashid currently serves as the Business Development Leader at Phoenix Contact, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on strategic initiatives aimed at driving sales growth and developing unique value propositions for the company. His expertise in Building IoT and Smart Cities is integral to his responsibilities, allowing him to lead initiatives that align with current market trends and technological advancements.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Before joining Phoenix Contact, Haroon Rashid held several significant positions in product management and marketing. He worked at Honeywell as the Director of Product Management for 11 months in 2021-2022. Prior to that, he was a Product Marketing Manager at Schneider Electric from 2000 to 2008, and he served as the Director of Product Strategy at Systech International for one year in 2010-2011. His experience also includes a role as Product Marketing and Business Development Manager at Siemens Energy & Automation from 2008 to 2010.
Educational Background
Haroon Rashid has a solid educational foundation in engineering and business. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore. He furthered his education with an MBA from Western International University, completed between 1987 and 1989. Additionally, he studied at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he completed the Leadership Beyond Management program in 2012.
Professional Affiliations and Contributions
Haroon Rashid holds a senior membership with IEEE, reflecting his professional achievements in the engineering field. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Pennsylvania Automated Vehicle Coalition. His involvement with the International Council of System Engineers includes participation in the Transportation Work Group, where he contributes to discussions on industry advancements. His work emphasizes product safety improvements and production site safety assessments.
Speaking Engagements and Industry Impact
Throughout his career, Haroon Rashid has presented at various notable conferences, including ITF, Oracle Open World, CharIN, and Smart Building events. His presentations focus on advancements in technology and market strategies, showcasing his expertise in product management and business development. Under his leadership, he has demonstrated year-over-year growth for products and solutions, highlighting his impact on the organizations he has worked with.