Current focus to become CMO for, or provide Fractional CMO services, for high potential startups based on a career's worth of experience as CMO in cybersecurity/privacy, enterprise software and network computing. Results-oriented CMO with over has 35 years of industry experience in new/emerging markets typically requiring category creation/segmentation and building/positioning of an enterprise brand. Combining strategic insight with metric-driven marketing efforts, has built and led global marketing organizations, from rapid expansion to pre-IPO phases, and directly assisted in IPO and acquisition efforts. Thrives within the fast-pace business environment of tech startups and brings significant expertise in market strategy, category creation and segmentation, building enterprise brands, and directly contributing to sales via broad-based demand generation and digital marketing. Proven track record of conceiving and driving customer acquisition programs, building high performance teams, product strategy and launches and developing/nurturing strategic partnerships. On several occasions (re)positioned company/brand into a category leader and elevated visibility via content, media, and analysts.Recently, and throughout career, have been directly involved in pre- and post-merger integration activities, as well as positioning and communications for IPO and M&A. Capabilities & Distinctive Competencies: Excellent market vision -- "where the puck is going"Strategic thinker & market strategistCustomer-derived market awarenessMetric-driven, result-oriented demand generation and marketingCreativity in brand building and positioningCreating strong linkage between marketing and sales teamsStrong grasp of complex technologiesPractitioner of inbound marketing modelDisciplined product managementExperienced in development of enterprise customers relationships & industry partnershipsMotivational & visionary leaderEffective team builder