- High-impact CEO and independent director to public and private emerging technology companies.- Proven track record partnering with stakeholders to drive value-creation through product and technology decisions, operational and financial restructurings, M&A, capital markets, turnarounds, and restructurings.- Extensive board experience as Chairman, Executive Chairman, Special Committee Chair, and independent director at over 25 public and private companies.
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Chief Executive OfficerMovellaNew York, Ny, Us -
Chief Executive OfficerMovella Jan 2024 - PresentHenderson, Nevada, Us -
Member Of The Board Of DirectorsMovella Feb 2023 - PresentHenderson, Nevada, UsMovella™ is a leading global full-stack provider of integrated sensors, software, and analytics that enable the digitization of movement. -
Member Of The Board Of DirectorsLeonardo Drs Dec 2022 - PresentArlington, Va, UsDevelops and manufactures advanced defense products for the U.S. military, intelligence agencies, and allies around the world. The company’s broad technology portfolio focuses on advanced sensing, network computing, force protection, and electric power and propulsion, as well as a range of key defense priorities. -
Managing DirectorSarnihaan Capital Partners Llc Aug 2011 - PresentNew York, Ny, UsProvide high-impact strategic and special projects support to public and private technology companies as executive, consultant, and/or board member. Extensive experience as CEO, CRO, Board, Audit, Compensation, and Special Committee Chairman as well as advisor to senior lenders. Focus areas include: Strategy, IPO, M&A, Take Privates, Strategic Alternatives, Restructurings, Bankruptcies, Capital Markets and Investor Positioning. -
Member Of The Board Of DirectorsMequilibrium Feb 2022 - PresentBoston, Massachusetts, Us -
Member Of The Board Of DirectorsPrognos Health Feb 2022 - PresentNew York, Ny, Us -
Observer On The Board Of DirectorsGraphite Jul 2018 - PresentSan Francisco, California, UsGraphite is a technology platform that helps companies accelerate business performance with on-demand experts, consultants, and executives. -
Member Of Strategic Advisory BoardNectar Services Corp. Feb 2013 - PresentJericho, Ny, UsNectar is a global market leader providing the most comprehensive monitoring and diagnostics software solutions for Unified Communication (UC) services. -
Member Of The Board Of Directors8X8, Inc. Feb 2012 - Mar 2024Campbell, Ca, Us8x8 cloud solutions help businesses transform their customer and employee experience.Independent Director; Member of Audit and Nominating Committees; Chairman of Compensation Committee. -
Chief Executive OfficerSafeguard Scientifics Dec 2020 - Dec 2023Radnor, Pennsylvania, Us -
Chief Restructuring OfficerSafeguard Scientifics Apr 2020 - Dec 2020Radnor, Pennsylvania, Us -
Member Of The Board Of DirectorsTrice Medical Feb 2022 - Sep 2023Malvern, Pa, Us -
Observer Of The Board Of DirectorsInfobionic, Inc. Jun 2020 - Sep 2023Chelmsford, Massachusetts, Us -
Member Of The Board Of DirectorsAktana Apr 2021 - Jun 2023San Francisco, Ca, Us -
Member Of The Board Of DirectorsZenefits Mar 2021 - Feb 2022San Francisco, California, UsJoined board as part of Francisco Partners acquisition in early 2021.Company acquired by Trinet in February 2022. -
Chairman Of The Board Of DirectorsSolaero Technologies Corp Oct 2018 - Feb 2022Albuquerque, Nm, UsSolAero is the world's only vertically integrated supplier of satellite solar array panels.Led successful turnaround and sale of the company to Rocket Lab in January 2022. -
Member Of The Board Of DirectorsCarnegie Learning Feb 2020 - Sep 2020Pittsburgh, Pa, UsCarnegie Learning is a comprehensive, dynamic and progressive learning technology company.Served as a special independent director as part of M&A process which resulted in the successful sale of the company. -
Member Of The Board Of Directors And Former Executive ChairmanColoredge New York • Los Angeles Dec 2012 - Feb 2020New York, Ny, UsColoredge is the largest provider of visual marketing solutions for premier brands and retailers.Executive Chairman 2017; Chairman of Special Committee of the Board relating to going private transaction July 2013; Current Board Member. -
Member Of The Board Of DirectorsCapstone Nutrition Sep 2018 - Nov 2019Ogden, Ut, UsCapstone Nutrition is a pure-play, turnkey developer and manufacturer of high-quality nutrition products. Member of Special Committee which led strategic review and successful sale of the company. -
Senior Managing DirectorMonarch Capital Group, Llc Sep 2011 - Feb 2019NY-based institutional money manager and investment bank focused on small cap special situations. Series 7 and 79 registration. -
Member Of The Board Of DirectorsFragrancenet.Com Dec 2013 - Nov 2018UsIndependent Director; Chairman of Special Strategic Committee; Chairman of Compensation Committee. Managed successful M&A process and court-approved settlement of shareholder litigation. -
Member Of Strategic Advisory BoardFte Networks, Inc. Dec 2016 - Apr 2018Naples, Florida, Us -
Member Of The Board Of DirectorsCentinel Spine Jan 2017 - Feb 2018West Chester, Pa, UsChaired independent committee which successfully managed debt/equity restructuring of existing control and minority shareholders. -
Member Of The Board Of DirectorsAsg Technologies Feb 2015 - Apr 2017Naples, Florida, UsIndependent Director; Member of Audit Committee.Joined Board to assist with pre-packaged bankruptcy, emergence, recruitment of management team and strategic restructuring. -
Member Of The Board Of DirectorsSorenson Communications Apr 2015 - Feb 2017Salt Lake City, Ut, UsChairman of the Audit Committee. -
Chairman Of The Board Of DirectorsSyncardia Systems, Inc. Aug 2013 - Oct 2016Tucson, Az, UsChairman of the Audit Committee. -
Member Of The Board Of DirectorsRainmaker Oct 2013 - Dec 2014Campbell, Ca, UsChairman of the Audit Committee. -
Senior AdvisorColler Capital Nov 2011 - Feb 2013London, Gb -
Member Of The Board Of DirectorsShoretel Jan 2011 - Aug 2011Kanata, On, UsMember of the Audit Committee. -
Member Of The Board Of DirectorsFirth Rixson (Acquired By Alcoa On November 20 2014) Mar 2009 - Aug 2011Sheffield, South Yorkshire, GbMember of the Audit Committee. -
Managing Director - Private Equity And Principal InvestingLamco Llc Oct 2008 - Aug 2011New York City, Us- Management Company for Lehman Brother''s Bankruptcy Estate.- Responsible for ~$2 billion direct investment portfolio.- Portfolio consisted of >100 direct private equity, senior debt, mezzanine positions.- Led restructuring and recapitalizations for non-performing and distressed situations and value mazimization for the estate.- Reported to Alvarez & Marsal and unsecured creditors commitee. -
Managing Director - Global Trading StrategiesLehman Brothers Mar 2005 - Oct 2008UsPrincipal investing in special situations including long/short, PIPEs and distressed. -
Senior Research AnalystBasso Capital Oct 2002 - Mar 2005Stamford, Connecticut, Us>$1 billion hedge fund• Identify investment opportunities across a range of asset classes including secured debt, high yield, convertible securities and common equity.• Strategies include convertible arbitrage, capital structure arbitrage, distressed and special situations.• Special focus on distressed investments, restructurings, PIPEs, bankruptcies, exchange offers and event-driven opportunities.• Primary sector coverage includes technology and telecommunications. -
Svp - Private EquityLehman Brothers Apr 2001 - Aug 2002UsPrivate equity fund focused on communications and media -
DirectorGramercy Communications 1998 - 2001TMT private equity fund backed by Onex and Telefonica (Spain).Sourced, diligenced, structured and monitored growth and control private equity investments in media and telecom companies. -
Vice PresidentBassini Playfair Wright Aug 1995 - Sep 1998UsPrivate equity firm which spun out of Credit Suisse Asset Management.Growth and control investments with focus on technology and telecommunications sectors. -
Analyst - M&AFirst Boston Jun 1989 - Jun 1991Zurich, ChM&A Analyst
Eric Salzman Education Details
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Harvard Business SchoolMba -
University Of MichiganB.A. Honors
Frequently Asked Questions about Eric Salzman
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Eric Salzman works for Movella
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Eric Salzman's current role is Chief Executive Officer.
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Eric Salzman attended Harvard Business School, University Of Michigan.
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