Career History
Focused leader. Senior management professional with 20 years of broad-based experience in computer, internet, and consumer electronics markets. Proven track record of leveraging underperforming assets to grow enterprise value by implementing new strategies supported by new product, marketing, and business development programs.
Deep vertical expertise in PC, Electronics, and Consumer Electronics markets (internet, intellectual property licensing, software, hardware). Expertise in designing corporate strategy, developing and refining business models, targeting growth opportunities, and implementing plans to ensure success. Fully comfortable with P&L's, balance sheets, and cash flow.
Executive Summary of Skills
Management / Leadership
Sets goals and inspires both teamwork and individual ownership. Has managed organizations of 20 to 120 people. Proven ability to grow organizations which scale rapidly while exceeding corporate goals. Has experience in fast growing public companies ranging from $10M to $1.2B annual revenue.
Strategy and Market Development
Provides strong vision, analysis, planning and management to successfully grow revenue and profitability including entry into new markets. Experienced in computer software and hardware, consumer electronics industries working with direct, retail/distribution, and OEM channels.
Alliances / Partnerships / M&A
Skilled negotiator with a strong history of identifying and initiating new business opportunities through partnerships and acquisitions. Has initiated and led acquisitions and divestitures which significantly increased market penetration and/or shareholder value.
Communications / PR / Investor Relations
Drives development of strong corporate branding and communications strategies. Develops media campaigns to maximize corporate visibility. Quickly establishes rapport with journalist community. Has experience presenting to and interacting with boards of directors and investors.
Corporate History
DivX Inc. - VP Product Management, VP Software BU
Maximus Technologies Inc. - CEO/Co-founder
DigitalStream USA Inc. - CEO
Phoenix Technologies Inc. - Sr. VP & GM
Ravisent Technologies Inc. - Sr. VP & GM
ATI Technologies Inc. - Sr. Director
QMS Canada Inc. - VP & GM, Canada
Xerox Canada Inc. - Sales and Marketing
IBM Canada Inc. - Sales and Marketing