Patrick Murphy
Patrick Murphy is an Executive Director at EY, serving as the Advanced Manufacturing and Ecosystem Partnerships Leader in Technology Consulting. With over 30 years of transformative experience in industrial automation and manufacturing systems, Patrick specializes in navigating global manufacturing challenges through end-to-end strategic transformations that address reshoring, nearshoring, and supply chain resilience.
Patrick’s deep industry expertise spans diverse manufacturing segments including discrete and process manufacturing such as automotive, aerospace, pulp & paper, food & beverage, metals & mining, oil & gas, and water/wastewater. His comprehensive understanding of Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence (MII) platforms, combined with expertise in ERP integration and Enterprise Asset Management, positions him as a trusted advisor for Fortune 100 enterprises navigating digital transformation.
At EY, Patrick leads the development of “Collaborative Capability Accelerators” and strategic global partnerships that deliver business digital transformation enablers, helping clients leapfrog competition through accelerated adoption of advanced digital capabilities, operational cost optimization, and fundamental business model transformation. His approach to cognitive manufacturing transforms operations through intelligent assets and equipment, cognitive processes and operations, and smarter resource optimization—all powered by AI, IoT, and advanced analytics.
Throughout his career, Patrick has consistently driven exceptional business outcomes, from growing accounts to delivering operational improvements through innovative cost-takeout methodologies. His expertise in Industry 4.0 solutions, including Digital Twin technology, Supply Chain Control Towers, and intelligent workforce management, has been instrumental in positioning global manufacturers as leaders in their sectors.
A recognized thought leader, Patrick has presented at major industry conferences across North America and Europe, authored multiple white papers on manufacturing transformation, and pioneered outcome-based selling techniques that align technology investments with measurable business benefits. His unique ability to bridge IT/OT convergence while maintaining deep operational knowledge from plant floor to C-suite enables him to orchestrate complex ecosystem partnerships that drive sustainable transformation at scale.
Based in Salt Lake City and working remotely, Patrick continues to solve the world’s toughest manufacturing challenges at EY, building a better working world through strategic consulting that reveals new possibilities and enables meaningful, tailored business impacts.
