IDEA Names Patrick Knight as New President to Drive Strategic Growth and Market Expansion As of January 6, 2025

January 10, 2025

The Industry Data Exchange Association, Inc. (IDEA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Knight as President, effective January 6, 2025, reporting to current CEO David Oldfather.

Patrick Knight joins IDEA with significant experience in driving transformative growth and operational excellence. Throughout his career, Patrick has been instrumental in helping organizations optimize performance, strengthen customer relationships, and expand into new markets. His proven track record in strategic leadership and innovation positions him well to guide IDEA into its next phase of growth and success.

George Vorwick, IDEA Board Chair

“Patrick stood out in an exceptional pool of candidates as a visionary leader with the skills and experience needed to help IDEA continue to lead in the digital integration and data syndication space,” said George Vorwick, IDEA Board Chair and President & CEO of United Electric Supply. “We are excited to see Patrick’s impact as he works with the team to drive innovation and enhance the value IDEA brings to our partners across the electrical industry and beyond.”

As President, Patrick will focus on evolving IDEA’s strategies to meet the dynamic needs of the electrical industry and adjacent markets. He will lead initiatives to strengthen IDEA’s offerings, accelerate adoption of cutting-edge technologies, and expand IDEA’s footprint into new verticals, supporting long-term growth.

“Patrick’s leadership, industry insight, and ability to drive results make him the ideal choice to help shape IDEA’s future,” said David Oldfather, CEO of IDEA. “I look forward to welcoming Patrick to the team and working together to build on IDEA’s strong foundation of success.”

Patrick Knight expressed his enthusiasm for the opportunity, stating, “I am honored to join IDEA at such an exciting time. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team, Board, and industry partners to build on IDEA’s success and unlock new opportunities for growth and innovation.”

Source

This announcement has been echoed in a LinkedIn post by IDEA (Idea4Industry) to further celebrate this new appointment for Patrick Knight. You can view the LinkedIn post HERE.

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