I am a global digital media executive with an integrated operational and transactional perspective. I have had the pleasure of working with and for both startups and global multinationals and have achieved significant milestones as both an advisor and operational executive in the US, Europe and Asia. I have an eclectic background, having written software that is in use today in major telcos, taken a Chinese internet company public and been the Geschäftsführer (MD/President/statutory CEO) of a German ecommerce business. I loved all of it.I personally strive to create value by using existing assets in new ways, or through establishing 1+1=4 partnerships. I do this by finding companies with unique data, unique technology, or a top position in an important market and finding ways to accelerate or better monetize those assets. Having a technical background and living and doing business in Europe and Asia has been critical to my success.I am professionally passionate about driving innovation in digital media and ecommerce in order to improve the quality of life enjoyed by consumers globally. While doing so I seek to surround myself with people who share my personal values and commitment to professional excellence.Specialties: Domain expertise: ecommerce, digital media (local, mobile, social, video) and software as a service.Functional expertise: general management, strategy, business development, M&A, restructuring, financing.