I’m a highly motivated and experienced media and technology executive/business director. I’m skilled in steering large, strategic programs, products and teams in a complex, international and highly dynamic environment. I thrive in an environment set-up to achieve ambitious goals and have proven to create, realize and deploy new innovative solutions and products to market. I’ve introduced first-of-a-kind propositions with cutting-edge technology and have set up the complete organization to achieve this. I’m proud of having introduced Smart TV at Philips TV and the Smart TV Alliance, and helping several other companies define and launch their innovative proposition to market.Past experience:I was CEO for Sooqr Search where I scaled up the start-up from a niche player in site search to an allround conversion rate optimisation provider and successfully managed the acquisition by the Spotler Group.Previously, as Chief Strategy Officer for Merapar I’m responsible for the overall company strategy and strategic expansion. I’ve worked as GM EMEA and COO for Sorenson Media. I’ve helped structure the company to grow from 70 to over 200 and pave the way to bring the company’s products to Europe. I’ve worked as an executive/director in and with various high-tech companies, such as large Consumer Electronics (CE) companies and start-ups. As a management consultant, I’ve helped various businesses define their strategic and innovative challenges, and bring it to fruition. I’m able to translates strategic goals to close-to-home products and services. Knowledge/Experience: I’m a generalist in media, telecom and ICT technology and specialised in consumer electronics, mobile services, multimedia, and advertising. I consider myself to be a pragmatist, realist and visionaire. I have profound business and managerial experience and a strong background in several industries such as Consumer Electronics, Digital Media and Telco/Operators.Specialties: Executive/Business Management, Leadership, Project & Program Management, Strategic Consultancy, Mobile Solutions, Communication Services, Interactive Television.