Patrick Dennis Duddy

Patrick Dennis Duddy is a Senior Lecturer at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, serving as a Visiting Scholar with significant diplomatic experience. Previously, he was the U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela (2007–2010) and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Western Hemisphere. His expertise spans trade, energy, public affairs, and crisis management, with notable roles in restoring democracy in Haiti and coordinating hemispheric energy portfolios.

He holds formal affiliations at Duke University, including the Fuqua School of Business, and maintains an office at 100 Fuqua Drive, Durham, NC 27708. His professional background bridges academia and government, offering unique insights into international diplomacy and policy.