Peter Vowell

Director-Level Sales & Business Development | Semiconductors • Photonics • Advanced Materials

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

About

Semiconductor leader with 10+ years in semiconductors, photonics, and advanced materials, growing eight-figure portfolios and closing complex global deals. I combine a foundation in microelectronic engineering with proven success in business development, account management, and strategic partnerships. Looking to join a passionate company and foster their innovative technologies to reach full potential.

Experience

  • Semiconductor Industry Consultant at AlphaSense
    Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

  • Semiconductor Industry Consultant at Dialectica
    Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

  • Semi Recruiting (Remote)
    • Founding Advisor
      Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

      ● Built organization and a team to run day-to-day, now transitioning to a high-level advisory role to steer company growth.

    • Founder
      Feb 2024 - Sep 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos

      ● Founded and scaled a niche recruiting and consulting firm serving the semiconductor, photonics, and advanced materials industries. ● Partnered with R1 universities to connect them with industry collaborators, helping secure specialized technical talent critical for federally funded projects. ● Consulted with academic leaders and Principal Investigators to understand research roadmaps and align hiring strategies with emerging priorities in AI, materials science, and advanced engineering. ● Built a trusted network of semiconductor industry stakeholders, positioning Semi Recruiting as a connector in the U.S. innovation ecosystem.

  • Senior Semiconductor Industry Consultant at Guidepoint
    Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Semiconductor Industry Consultant at Coleman Research
    Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos