Business Development Executive with proven ability to successfully launch and grow a large and diverse business including full P & L accountability. Initiated foundry business unit for Conexant and drove spin-off as Jazz Semiconductor, growing new customer revenue from zero to $130M in four years. Led key investments in Chinese fabs to secure Jazz growth opportunities and investments by strategic customers. Extensive international business experience including successfully managing $100M product line for Rockwell with 95% international sales. Drove significant positive company results by assuming challenging roles in organization building or transforming highly leveraged departments or functions. Strong interpersonal skill-set forging relationships with senior management at major companies in US, Asia and Europe, and negotiating significant complex agreements and settlements. A broad set of leadership skills including excellent communication and motivational skills, a positive and influential attitude, strategic vision, and the ability to deal with multiple complex issues.