I am a passionate and driven individual, with twenty years of global experience in finance and M&A, venture capital, business and technology strategy, project and people management, research and development. I am versed and have ten years of experience in finance, including venture capital investment processes, M&A processes, due diligence, deal negotiation and closing, strategy and board management. I have been Director of the Board in eight European start-up companies, having completed significant M&A activities with Cisco.I have a strong international background, having worked and studied in the technology sector in the USA for seven years, and having worked and studied in the finance sector in South-East Asia, Europe and the UK.I have a geeky fondness for technology and science, and I love fine cuisine, cooking, travelling and scuba diving.Experience: • Business and finance experience (investments, growth, processes, MBA at INSEAD);• People and project management (data-center, energy solutions, cloud computing, network storage);• Sound technical background and research experience (M.S., PhD, research in testing and networks).Specialities: • Finance, M&A and venture capital investment processes;• Board of Directors participation and management;• Innovation strategy and operations;• Business and technology strategy;• People and Project Management;• Business development,• Presentations and public speaking;• Technology analysis, development and transfer;• Networking with interesting people.