Patrick Brennan Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Vice President for AdvaMed Accel, responsible for representing the interests of small medical technology companies through advocacy initiatives, education, and networking opportunities.

Alexandria, Va

Responsible for producing the business development and international programming at the annual AdvaMed MedTech Conference. Created unique business development opportunities at AdvaMed 2013 - AdvaMed 2016 for corporate strategics, investors and small medtech companies. Developed new programs and forged new partnerships to showcase innovative medical device, diagnostic and digital health start ups. Expanded and enhanced the conference partnering system, MedTech Connect. Encouraged and supported international delegations to the conference and developed marketing partnerships with a variety domestic and international partners.

British Embassy, Washington

• Consulted with British and American companies to provide strategic market entry guidance; research and analyze sector-specific investment opportunities; leverage extensive network of British and American contacts in business, government and academia.• Consistently achieved or exceeded annual targets for trade revenue generation and foreign direct investment project success in the life sciences and information communication technology sectors.• Generated and maintained a robust pipeline of companies interested in investing in the UK. Managed client relationships with senior executives from US companies and provide assistance in establishing or expanding in the UK. • Delivered chargeable client services for UK companies. Identify and validate opportunities in the US market, research and write market analysis reports, plan and implement business development events and activities. • As part of Embassy trade and investment staff, fostered transatlantic commercial partnerships, supported UK ministerial visits, led trade delegations, and implemented marketing programs that build awareness of UK economic strengths and opportunities. • Managed a direct report support staff to ensure business objectives are met and provide guidance on implementing economic development activities.

British Embassy, Washington

• Supported Head of Trade & Investment at the British Embassy to build relationships with US foreign direct investment clients and deliver trade promotion services for UK companies.• Exceeded annual targets for trade revenue and investment project successes in FY06-07. Met annual targets in FY05-06.• Responsible for life science sector. Monitored market trends and policy developments, developed economic development sector strategies, and participated in relevant events and trade shows.• Supported administration of multiple annual budgets. Coordinated with Embassy management section on finance, staff training and general administrative issues.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Designed and implemented annual marketing plan for U.S. government training program, SABIT, which provides grants and technical assistance programs for Eurasian managers and scientists.• Oversaw application and selection process of annual grant funding program, totaling $2 million from FY03 – 05. Established and achieved annual targets for number of applicants and total funding requests; improved quantity and quality of grant proposal submissions. • Formulated and led business development and outreach efforts among US-Eurasian bi-lateral business and trade associations. Conducted market research across multiple sectors and regions and managed database of U.S. companies and organizations conducting international business in Eurasia.• Implemented extensive re-branding of SABIT Program, including creation of new logo, overhaul of marketing and promotional materials, and redevelopment and maintenance of website.• Promoted to SABIT Program Officer in April 2004. Planned and executed training programs for healthcare and insurance executives Central Asia and Russia. Recruited and coordinated participation of over 20 leading U.S. hospitals, healthcare organizations and industry experts for one-month technical assistance training programs.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Developed and implemented Health Access America campaign strategy to raise awareness of the uninsured population in America.• Researched and disseminated legislative information on uninsured population.

Rousse, Bulgaria

• Taught basic and intermediate English. Designed and implemented English language curricula for 4 different grade and skill levels. • Coordinated university examination preparation and taught three graduating classes.

Masters Of Business Administration, International Economics

Activities and Societies: • International Business Plan (MBA capstone project): consulted for Sun Microsystems on international software.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), International Studies

Activities and Societies: Alpha Tau Omega FraternityDean's List 1998, 2000