Patrick Hennessy
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Columbia, Maryland, United States
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cofounderBlendApr 2026 - Current (6 months)Co-founded Blend and helped build it into a premier AI- and data-driven company focused on delivering measurable, profitable growth for our clients.
Our teams operate as the builders, carpenters, and plumbers of AI—designing and implementing the systems that turn data and intelligence into real business outcomes.
Today, I work alongside my cofounders Tim Berry and our CEO, Ozgur Dogan. I support Oz and his leadership team in executing their priorities, while focusing at the Board level on long-term strategy, M&A, and capital allocation to drive growth and innovation across the company.
I also act as a cultural guardian, ensuring we live our values: people are everything, the customer is the hero of the story- Chief Executive OfficerBlendOct 2016 - Apr 2026 (9 years 7 months)We are a premier AI- and data-driven services company, focused on delivering measurable, profitable growth for our clients.
Our teams combine advanced analytics, data science, and applied AI to turn complex data into clear, actionable decisions. We partner with leading organizations to drive performance at scale, at the intersection of AI, Data, Tech & Analytics.
My job is to ensure we deliver on our business plan and we live our values every day: people are everything, the customer is the hero of the story, and we operate with a grow, innovate, or die mentality. - Managing DirectorWhitegate Capital Partners LLCJan 2016 - Apr 2026 (10 years 4 months)As Managing Director, my focus is to drive strategy, operations, and investment decisions for Whitegate Capital’s portfolio of investments.
- Past President, Advisor to the CEO, Shareholder, Merkle Inc.MerkleJan 2016 - Aug 2016 (8 months)I provide strategic guidance on the strategy, growth, business model, and operations for Merkle, providing my experience and expertise on an ongoing basis as needed. In this role, my focus is to help David Williams and the team to advance Merkle’s business for its employees, customers and shareholders.
I am also focused in my dual positions as a consultant and investor in Merkle as well as the Managing Director of Whitegate Capital to position Merkle’s relationships and connections in a mutually beneficial way for both companies. - President, Vertical MarketsMerkleJan 2013 - Dec 2015 (3 years)About Merkle Inc:
Merkle is the nation’s largest and fastest-growing performance marketing agency with over 2,700 employees and revenues of over $450 million. For more than 20 years, Fortune 1000 companies and leading nonprofit organizations have partnered with Merkle to maximize the value of their customer portfolios. Merkle combines a complete range of data-driven strategies, marketing, technical, consulting, analytical and creative disciplines to offer complete integrated customer relationship management strategy and marketing solutions.
As President of Vertical Markets, I’m responsible for ensuring that Merkle’s services are meeting the unique needs of our seven vertical markets and their customers. To do so, I make sure - Co-PresidentMerkleFeb 2009 - Dec 2012 (3 years 11 months)Responsibilities included overseeing and managing all client account teams and operating groups at Merkle. Developed and implemented the Vertical Market strategy concept and created and launched a new Customer Satisfaction strategy (NPS).
- Executive Vice President, Commercial MarketsMerkleMay 2006 - Jan 2009 (2 years 9 months)Overall client and account responsibility for approximately two-thirds of the business, in addition was responsible for running the Data Solutions group across the whole business. During this time I launched our Reference-ability program and our employee peer-to-peer recognition system.
- Vice President, Data SolutionsMerkleMay 2001 - May 2006 (5 years 1 month)Built and launched new divisions at Merkle including our Data and Analytics group organically growing the revenue of this business from a few million to $35 million; key clients brought on board were our valued DirecTV and Geico accounts. During this time I developed and launched our unique company-wide recruiting and hiring process.
- Vice President, Sales & MarketingMerkleMay 1999 - Apr 2001 (2 years)Developed and lead all Merkle’s sales and marketing efforts, instrumental in landing many valued clients during this time most notably Dell Computer. Achieved business targets in both sales and marketing.
- Regional Sales ManagerMerkleJul 1997 - Apr 1999 (1 year 10 months)Responsible for driving sales in North East territory, Managed Merkle’s largest account –
over-achieved business targets. - Vice President, Officer of the CompanyCornwell DataMar 1993 - Jul 1997 (4 years 5 months)Cornwell Data Services is a regional direct marketing agency specializing in Data Processing, List Brokerage and List Management services.
Responsible for running a large portion of the company including new sales, customer service, new solution development. The book of business consisted of approximately 80% of the business. Top clients included Devon Direct, Wunderman, Trans National Group Services and Venture Direct. - Account ExecutiveCornwell DataJan 1991 - Jan 1993 (2 years 1 month)Responsible for acquiring new customers and ensuring their satisfaction with our services. Consistently over achieved business targets.
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- University of ArizonaUniversity of ArizonaJan 1985 - Jan 1989 (4 years 1 month)