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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

We build the marketplaces for a mobile economy, empowering Telcos, challenger neo-banks, FinTechs and large customer-database owners to leverage data, geo-location and AI capabilities to offer subscribers an integrated digital ecosystem to discover, interact, get recommendations and engage with retailers who want to be close to their customers.

New York City, New York, Us

Mentor & advise early-stage startup founders focused on innovative and creative solutions to address painful industry, society, and economical problems. Provide counsel on strategy, go to market, business planning, revenue generation, business development, partnerships, marketing, target audience, positioning, product development, AI/ML, and market fit.

Los Angeles, California, Us

Focused on Strategy, Project Management, Partnerships, Go-To-Market, and Business Development, my primary role consisted of spearheading TikTok's expansion –measured as awareness, adoption, and retention- via third-party associations. As a result, I conceptualized first-of-their-kind agreements, negotiated deep collaborations, and owned strategic partnerships with consistent C-Suite involvement. Key accomplishments:✔ Developed relationships and closed major Distribution deals with Mobile Carriers, Mobile OEMs, MVPDs, OTTs, Global Tech players, DOOH partners, in-flight entertainment systems, Retail, App Stores, Infrastructure, etc.✔Played a substantial role in TikTok's astounding growth during and beyond the Pandemic, measured in Monthly Active Users (MAU), Time Spent, and Video Views.

Dubai, Ae

My role as Advisor at Delta Partners focused on securing new clients and delivering on TMT projects, advising on OTT and Streaming deployments, Entertainment offerings, and Media strategies.

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, My

At iflix, I managed and oversaw the launch of the company in Latin America and Brazil, setting up operations, securing major distribution deals, optimizing product and content strategy, analyzing acquisitions, and leading all aspects of day-to-day operations.Key accomplishments:✔ Secured distribution with Telcos, ISPs, MVPDs, and CE manufacturers for service rollout in Latin America, Brazil, and the Caribbean✔ Established iflix's operations for the Americas, secured content licensing deals, and oversaw technical integration with distribution partners

Mumbai, Maharashtra, In

As GM of USH & Latin America I established and launched ZEE's global operations for Spanish and Portuguese-speaking territories around the globe as well as the USH, overseeing Distribution, Programming, Marketing, Legal, Finance, Affiliate Sales, Ad Sales, Origination and Business Development. As a result, we launched ZEE MUNDO and its TVE companion platform across the Americas. Key accomplishments:✔ Led Distribution, Content Production and Licensing, and Sales involving Pay TV channels, DTT and FTA stations ✔ Developed an OTT service to compete with key industry incumbents (Netflix, CLARO VIDEO and BLIM)✔ Launched ZEE MUNDO across the Americas

Culver City, Ca, Us

As VP of New Media with Sony Pictures Entertainment, I oversaw the strategy and execution of the Company's Digital Media play, involving Advertising Revenue, Marketing and Social Media ROI, and Business Development via mergers and acquisitions. I led the development and launch of all TV Everywhere services across Latin America, and co-led the roll out of Crackle in Latin America and Brazil.Key accomplishments:✔ Launched and managed TV Everywhere services reaching 50,000+ daily users within 6 months (6% of linear channel reach), as well as its monetization✔ Co-led the launch of Crackle in Latin America and Brazil reached 17MM unique monthly users within 2 years, with $15MM annual ad revenue✔ Led M&A negotiations with IMS, Hunt Mobile Ads, and AdsMovil

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As Director of Affiliate Sales for Europe, I revamped our entire approach to affiliate deal strategy and management to accelerate our non-organic revenue growth. My restructuring led to substantial growth in affiliate sales (primarily in Russia, Poland and CEE regions), accelerating ad sales revenue in Russia, and establishing TV Everywhere across the European market.Key accomplishments:✔ Co-led $80MM growth for Fox and NatGeo Europe✔ Brought $2MM revenue to $10MM within two years to reverse stagnating Russian ad sales stream✔ Generated 25% growth in affiliate revenue by integrating TV Everywhere✔ Authored 5-year Affiliate Growth Plan, including new channels, HD and VOD strategies, Pricing & Tiering

Burbank, Ca, Us

As VP of Branded Services at Warner Channel, I focused on launching Digital and Legacy Channel Ad Sales initiatives to deliver non-organic revenue growth throughout Latin America. When the channel was transferred to Turner Broadcasting Systems, we delivered a $85MM/year, 15 headcount operation.Key accomplishments:✔ Launched HD linear channels and VOD services in Latin America and Brazil✔ Developed the Company's Digital Play and started Digital ad sales hitting a $3MM first-year goal✔ Led business development operations

Los Angeles, Us

As VP of Marketing at E! Networks, I built complex and comprehensive product and market strategies for sustainable business growth across Latin America through in-depth research, analysis and strategic operations. This resulted in successful web-based brand building and key partnerships with streaming services and digital media entities.Key accomplishments:✔ Closed $1.5MM deal with MySpace in exchange for content syndication✔ Successfully negotiated Yahoo! Ad Sales secondary-inventory management of E! Online properties✔ Shifted 50% of marketing budget to Digital, increasing reach and frequency by 65%

New York, Us

While VP at Discovery Communications, I headed the Digital Media business units across Latin America, Spain, Portugal and the US Hispanic market, as well as directing strategic successes for Asia Pacific and US regions. This involved developing and deploying a regional New Media division (online, interactive TV, mobile, e-commerce and VOD)Key accomplishments:✔ Exceeded EBITDA goals for eight consecutive years✔ Streamlined operations for Asia Pacific region, surpassing EBITDA targets for first time ever✔ Transformed content strategy, production, marketing and IP rights management processes

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Bachelor'S Degree, Industrial Engineering