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San Jose, California, Us

Berkeley, Ca, Us

I was recruited by the CEO to spearhead the corporate transformation from start-up phase into a global SaaS platform provider focusing on complex application solutions. To do so, I champion critical process development including business transformations, sales strategy, customer onboarding, Go-To-Market strategies, and cross-functional team building to catalyze corporate expansion across international markets. I recruit individuals and coach teams in best practices for sales, customer success, and business development to provide outstanding client service and drive North American sales growth. I enable corporate scalability as SaaS platform provider by ideating and launching sales processes.

Espoo, Southern Finland, Fi

Working at Nokia Technologies, I expanded the corporate position in key digital media markets by leading the organization as a member of the senior management team charged with building new channels across international markets and fostering strategic partnerships across industries. I constructed an expansive global partnership network, built strategic long-term market strategy, and recruited a global team to accelerate sales growth and market expansion. I interfaced with diverse industry executives at global corporations/brands including Disney, Lucas Films, Sony Pictures, UMG, and NHL to support successful launch by incorporating innovative products/services with branded consumer experiences. I developed a support structure with key partnerships including Google, Facebook, Nvidia, Qualcomm, Intel, Elemental, and Akamai to create a foundation for VR advancements. I captured additional market share in wider digital media market by redirecting business units towards progressive opportunities. ♦ By originating strategy that transformed company from hardware to SaaS platform provider, I positioned Nokia as a market leader.♦ Through new engagements with strategic partners, I secured distribution of millions of client software program by integrating business models to accelerate service adoption.

San Jose, Ca, Us

At Adobe Systems, I employed global business development and channgel expertise as integral member of executive team tasked with creating branded multi-device TV business unit to catalyze revenue growth across international markets. I built a cross-functional team, ideated business development strategy and formulated strategic global partnerships to support successful development lifecycles and market launch. I crafted new product Go-to-Market plans, developed new distribution channels for product release, and collaborated with senior management to guide tactical implementation of big-picture plans. ♦ By constructing end-to-end OTT platform that seamlessly integrated proprietary and partner technologies, I produced a new corporate offering. ♦ As Director, I fostered a global network of strategic partners supporting all phases of unit development, including Accenture, Epsilon, Deloitte, WiPro, Tata, IBM, Comcast, TWC, DirecTV, Verizon, Virgin, Dish, Akamai, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Netflix, and Twitter, with the partner network supporting attainment of $100M in annual revenues. ♦ My work conceptualizing and implementing strategic initiatives expanded “TV Everywhere” adoption by 400%. ♦ I built out global sales channels that generated $30M annually and realized 500% revenue growth over four years.

During my tenure as CEO and Board Member, I was to lead the company by reinventing vision and growth strategies for expanded market reach. I leveraged new segment development and analytics expertise to spearhead transition from company’s singular web tracking product offering to comprehensive marketing platform solution provider. I coached the new management team to promote a redesigned firm vision and new product portfolio while driving sales growth across target markets. ♦ As a result of my work innovating product offerings, corporate repositioning, and entrance into new segment, the firm grew its customer base to 100K from 30K and revenue by 90%♦ I accomplished growth goals without need for additional external resources and attained sustainable profitability levels year-over-year. ♦ To support successful product launches during corporate transition, I formulated distribution relationships with corporate partners including Intuit, HP, Microsoft, eBay, and PayPal.

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