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California, United States

Shakopee, Mn, Us

Intelligent control and advanced automation solutions for smart homes and businesses.

Privately financed, acquired software and trademark assets from Riverdeep. Established multi-channel distribution in the US by selling direct, through resellers and OEMs. Developed international sales into over 25 additional markets.Directly managing the product strategy and implementation for in app purchases, web services and subscriptions, mobile applications and core desktop software.Flagship product, Learn to Speak is being used in top universities, by the United Nations, FBI, US Army and other governmental organizations and by over 4 million users worldwide.

Focusing on private equity-backed businesses in the technology, smart home and IoT segments. Executive and strategic consulting providing leadership to technology and private equity companies in consumer and professional consumer markets. Working with executives and investors to establish best practices to achieve business goals. Clarifying objectives and aligning the businesses to become scalable, profitable organizations. Outside operating partner with private equity firm leading operating teams in due diligence, business planning and execution. Notable clients:• Nortek (NTK), Core Brands and Nortek Security & Control• Corel Corporation (NASDAQ: CREL)• Sonic Solutions (NASDAQ: SNIC)• Cosmi Corporation (Privately held US productivity software company)• Marlin Equity Partners (Privately held private equity company)

Orlando, Florida, Us

Konnected is passionate about putting homeowners back in control of their home security and making home automation open, accessible and approachable to all. We allow homeowners to convert their home’s old, unused wired alarm system into a smart home,

Clifton, New Jersey, Us

At Core Brands we delivered a portfolio of connected product solutions to our channel partners with our iconic and award-winning audio, power management, Pro A/V and control brands. Brands included ELAN®, SpeakerCraft®, Furman®, Niles®, Panamax®, Proficient®, Sunfire®, Gefen® and Xantech®. Merged with Nortek Security & Control in October 2017.

Carlsbad, California, Us

Nortek Security & Control LLC (NSC) is a global leader in smart connected devices and systems for residential, security, access control, AV distribution and digital health markets. NSC has deployed more than 4 million connected systems and over 20 million security and home control sensors and peripherals. Through its family of brands including 2GIG®, ELAN®, GoControl®, Linear®, Mighty Mule® and Numera®, NSC designs solutions for national telecoms, big box retailers, OEM partners, service providers, security dealers, technology integrators and consumers.Merged with Core Brands in October, 2017.

Ottawa, Ontario, Ca

The head of the Global Products team leading the company’s strategy, marketing, product management, and product development departments. Managing over 500 employees with major centers in Taipei, Kaoshung, Shanghai, Ottawa and Mountain View. Created a platform for innovation resulting in a three fold increase in new products inlcuding newer platforms, (iPad, iPhone, Android, and cloud/SaaS-based products).Entered the business during one of the toughest years in the company’s history. Managed the organization through a major restructing and privatization effort. Exceeding company’s growth plan for revenues (~$220 million) and profit.

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Created a strategic business plan to grow the company from a budget software company into a credible front line software publisher. Restructured the company to achieve aggressive revenue and profit goals. Established and staffed the company’s development and marketing departments. Streamlined the manufacturing process and organization which decreased the time to market for new product releases and increased the gross margins by over 4%. Developed new sales channels including e-commerce and OEM which were new to the company. Some key accomplishments:• Increased company net revenues by over 22%• Doubled operating income • Created e-commerce business• Restructured product offering and launched over 80 new software titles• Created #1 software product at Wal-Mart and Office Depot

After selling The Learning Company to Riverdeep the company changed its name to Broderbund and I became the president. Fully responsible for all aspects of the business reporting to part-time CEO and board of directors. With over 200 employees grew company revenues from $80 million to over $120 million and EBITDA to over $22 million. Successfully sold business to Riverdeep in August 2002.Led product innovations in both software and web services. The Print Shop revenues grew over 40% with growth stemming from new vertical solutions to meet professional consumer segments. Developed design and image content service at ExpressIt.com. Setup data centers to accommodate user communities. Key results:• PC Mag Editor’s Choice, (The Print Shop, 3D Home Architect, Family Tree Maker, etc.)• Over 7 million active subscribers at ExpressIt.com and Broderbund.com• Grew market share in North America for productivity software (#1 as tracked by NPD)• Exceeded profit goals by over $10 million• Sold/spun off three businesses returning more than $150 million to parent company

Brandon, Manitoba, Ca

Amstelveen, Nl

Westlake, Texas, Us