Dr. Robert Pennisi

As the lead technology consultant for Strategyn, Robert Pennisi has led B2B and B2C projects in such diverse areas as biotechnology, chemical products, microelectronics, advanced coatings, and product packaging solutions. With over eight years of experience applying Strategyn’s innovation management program, Dr. Pennisi has developed an expertise that is unmatched in the industry.

His talent for innovation in technology development has led to a process that enables the rapid development of valued-added intellectual property in new and mature markets. He currently holds over 40 U.S. patents and specializes in helping companies create intellectual property that is tied to what customers value.

Prior to joining Strategyn, Dr. Pennisi spent 16 years with Motorola, leading the Advanced Material Technologies Group for the two-way radio, paging, iDEN, and cell phone business units. During his tenure at Motorola, his contributions impacted surface mount assembly materials and processes, advanced-component technologies (including BGA packaging), housing materials, and displays. These efforts earned him Motorola’s Master Innovator Award and election to Motorola’s Science Advisory Board. He also led the application of Strategyn’s methodologies to the advanced-technology and product development processes in Motorola.

Dr. Pennisi was the editor of the Motorola Journal of Science and Technology and the chairperson of the Motorola Analytical Technology Symposium and the IEEE Electronic Materials workshop on emerging encapsulation materials. He has over 25 publications in trade and scientific journals, and his work was featured in the American Quality & Productivity Center’s 2000 best-practice benchmarking study for using customer insights to drive product development.

Dr. Pennisi has also worked with local business leaders, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and two state-funded centers—Southeast Florida Manufacturing Technology Center (SFMTC) and Florida Manufacturing Technology Center (FMTC). He served as interim president of the SFMTC and on the board of directors of the FMTC for three years.

Dr. Pennisi holds a BS in chemistry from Union College and a PhD in polymer science from the University of Akron (Ohio).

Dr. Pennisi is part of the Strategyn USA team and may be contacted by email.