Patrick Griffith
About Patrick Griffith
Patrick Griffith serves as the VP of Global Partnerships at Web Summit, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in partnership development and has collaborated with major corporations and economic agencies worldwide.
Work at Web Summit
Patrick Griffith has held multiple roles at Web Summit, currently serving as the VP of Global Partnerships since 2022. His responsibilities include fostering strategic partnerships and enhancing brand awareness through collaborations with major corporations. Previously, he worked as the Head of Partnerships from 2019 to 2022, and as the Head of Startups from 2014 to 2017. He also served as the Key Attendee Team Lead for one year in Dublin. His experience at Web Summit spans various international locations, including Rio, Toronto, Lisbon, Hong Kong, and Doha.
Education and Expertise
Patrick Griffith studied at University College Dublin, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) from 2006 to 2010. He furthered his education with a Master's degree in Public Relations from Technological University Dublin, completed in 2011. Additionally, he achieved a Diploma in Organizational Leadership from Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics in 2017. His educational background supports his expertise in public relations, business development, and strategic partnerships.
Background
Before his current role at Web Summit, Patrick Griffith gained diverse experience in various organizations. He worked at NDRC as Client Acquisition & PR for a brief period in 2010. He also held a position at Intuition Publishing Ltd. in business development and marketing from 2011 to 2013. His early career included a summer internship in the Risk Department at ESB in 2009. He also served as Auditor/Captain of the Commerce & Economics Society at University College Dublin.
Achievements
Patrick Griffith has successfully partnered with major corporations such as Microsoft, Intel, Novo Nordisk, L'Oreal, Maersk, Airbus, Siemens, KPMG, and Accenture. These partnerships have focused on enhancing brand awareness and lead generation. He collaborates with economic development agencies in over 60 countries to promote foreign direct investment and international trade. His efforts also include fostering open innovation and startup acceleration through strategic partnerships.