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United States

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Syndigo powers the continual flow of data and content throughout the entire commerce ecosystem— accelerating delivery of accurate and compelling information that increases sales on every shelf. We are the recognized leader in software and services for the management of master data, product information, digital assets, and content syndication and analytics across industries including grocery, foodservice, hardlines, home improvement, oil & gas, pet, health and beauty, automotive, apparel, and healthcare products.Syndigo serves the industry’s largest two-sided network, connecting more than 50,000 global users across 12,000+ global brands with more than 1,750 global retailers.

Consult on investment theses, target diligence, and business strategy. Invest in selected startup and growth stage operating companies.- Firestarter Fund: Early stage investment group founded by Chicago technology entrepreneurs who have come together to support the next generation of innovators. Our portfolio of 20+ companies includes Cartavi (acquired by Docusign), Home Chef (acquired by Kroger), Food Genius (acquired by US Foods), Tap.me (acquired by MediaMath), Hireology, Shiftgig, SpotHero, Blitsy, Routific, Catchco and more. - HPC/supercompute virtualization application (acquired): Advised on fundraising, product and org design. - POS analytics platform (acquired): Advised on product and company positioning and market expansion. - White label loyalty platform for convenience stores: Advised on product, GTM, and organization evolution.

Port Washington, Ny, Us

Acquired by Hellman & Friedman. The NPD Group has for decades been a force in marketing and information services by combining unique data sources, data science, analytics, and SaaS delivery systems. I've led an exceptional team in transforming our approach to product development and management that helped drive the company to record sales and profit.More than 2,000 manufacturers, retailers, and service companies rely on The NPD Group to help drive critical business decisions at the global, national, and local market levels. We help these clients identify new business opportunities and guide product development, marketing, sales, merchandising, and other functions. NPD serves leading industries including automotive, beauty, entertainment, fashion, food, home and office, sports, technology, wireless, toys, video games, and home improvement.

Reston, Va, Us

I was privileged to lead an organization driven to thrill Comscore clients, partners and colleagues around the world with industry-leading media and marketing measurement products spanning digital, television, IoT, box office, and cross-platform channels, including: - Syndicated Audience Measurement & Analytics - Advertising Verification, Measurement & Optimization - Custom Analytics and Survey Research Solutions - Emergent Platforms: Mobile, IoT, Gaming - Client Success and Insights teams

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Rewards Network is the creator of payment card-linked marketing technology, and operates specialized, data-enabled rewards programs for industry leaders including American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Airlines, IHG, Hilton Hotels, Upromise, Orbitz, and other major brands that serve millions of U.S. consumers.Member of executive team assembled to drive transformation of business practice and systems. Led company efforts in strategic alliances, partnerships and M&A. Closed company’s first new major program partnership in three years and completely rebuilt pipeline. Restored relationships with existing partners in aviation, hospitality and ecommerce, and negotiated strategic agreements with global payment card brands and other financial services companies.Served as interim CTO, and led efforts that dramatically improved infrastructure speed and reliability.Yes, all in one year.

Chicago, Il, Us

Acquired by Catalina Marketing. Local Offer Network (LON) created a predictive modeling and personalization platform-as-a-service (PaaS) that more than doubled shopper purchase conversion. LON's breakthrough Catalyst platform delivers the right content to any person, anywhere, by creating consumer profiles in real-time using data from all available channels.LON also syndicated millions of local and national consumer offers through a network of direct partnerships with MasterCard, Time Warner, Tribune Media, Gannett, YP Canada and many other blue chip brands, and through its O&O property Dealradar that operated in hundreds of markets across four countries.

Thought Motor was an advisory services firm that helped organizations better serve their customers, markets and investors. We combined our obsessions with technology, data and customer satisfaction to help clients understand competitive market dynamics; acquire, delight and retain customers; and identify and evaluate M&A targets.Our team served clients in various industries including publishing, pharmaceuticals, automotive and e-commerce.Advised FeeFighters (formerly TransFS), a marketplace for credit card processing and other financial services that was acquired by Groupon in March 2012.Incubated biggestblock, a social media venture that brought collective buying and political action to the $50B homeowner association industry.

Chicago, Il, Us

Assembled and led team responsible for development of marketing strategies and new product concepts to drive growth across the Tribune Interactive portfolio, which collectively reached 15MM monthly visitors. Brands included The Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, New York Newsday, WGN-TV, KTLA-TV and many others.Responsibilities included development of new consumer and advertiser products and strategies, mobile and database marketing, behavioral targeting, marketing research and measurement, trade marketing and corporate communications.

Reston, Va, Us

Member of original team that built the research and analysis firm that charted the rise of the digital landscape. Now publicly traded (NASDAQ:SCOR).Headed corporate marketing department through company's rapid growth, which was fueled both organically and through many acquisitions including Media Metrix.Built Comscore's sales, service and consulting teams and product portfolios across industries including Retail, Technology, Travel and Automotive.Served as senior industry trend analyst to global media outlets; forged partnerships with industry partners, associations and top-tier universities. Led early acquisition efforts to build the largest global consumer research panel of its kind.

Chicago, Il, Us

Account Management & Sales; Product Development; Cross-platform Measurement; Delivery & Operations LeadershipConsulted with major consumer marketing firms including Novartis, Purina, Wm. Wrigley Co., and Church & Dwight Co. in the analysis and development of marketing and sales strategies.Led product development, marketing, and distribution of IRI retail scanner data to securities firms including Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs, and PaineWebber.In 1999, launched the industry's first measurement product to link online behavior with offline sales activity.