Energetic top executive with 40+ years of successful experience in the software industry, with a background ranging from entrepreneurship to leadership/execution in varied businesses. Inspiring leader seasoned in founding companies as well as developing, growing and directing large scale global sales, marketing, and services organizations, with extensive industry knowledge encompassing sound positioning, growth and go-to-market strategies.In addition to serving on public and private boards of directors, Alex has held four CEO positions, served as President and Section 16 officer in two public companies (Red Hat and Rackspace), and founded three companies on his own. He remains active on public and private boards and continues to advise and invest in startups and firms seeking global expansion, through Capri Ventures, early stage fund founded by Alex. Alex possesses intimate knowledge of entrance and growth strategies for international and local markets, and holds deep relationships across major players in the Global Enterprise Software business.