Joe Hurd

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Non Executive Director; Audit, Remuneration and Nomination Committees @ Hays
Los Altos, CA, US
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Los Altos, California, United States, United States
About Joe Hurd

I help people who help people. Strategic CEO thought partner + operator; demonstrated track record of revenue growth/value creation at global F500 and private companies (FB, Gannett, AOL, VideoEgg, Friendster). Scaled P&Ls from $0 to $100M+, built partnership pipelines, and launched multiple new products/services. Moves the needle from 0 to 1, starting @whiteboard and ending @revenue.Independent public board director advising on strategic growth (new international markets/products), long-term value creation, ESG/workforce engagement, innovation, governance, compensation, and board recruitment/diversity. Consumer products/ digital media/ e-commerce/ energy/ entertainment/ insurance/ retail/ travel/ transportation.Frequent moderator/panelist, quoted in the WSJ/New York Times.WHAT I DO:👍🏿 Build: Currently building a BD/events platform to help companies scale, commercialize product and generate revenue. Work across a wide variety of business models/sectors: B2B, B2B2C, Bio+Tech, Hardware+Tech. "T-shaped" & can pivot quickly. ⭐️ Advise: Focus on innovation, GTM strategy, revenue/partnerships, tech trends, digital transformation, and change management as a director at GoCompare (LSE: GOCO; RemCo and NomCo). GOCO has outperformed the FTSE Index YTD. Leverage diverse experience/contacts to develop innovative solutions to complex problems.👊🏾 Give: In Silicon Valley since 2004; active director at the Computer History Museum + Menlo College; American Leadership Forum – SV Fellow. Post Obama Admin., remain involved in foreign policy + tech via Council on Foreign Relations (Membership Co., Co-Chair, Diversity Co.) and Trilateral Commission.WHAT I'VE DONE:✓ MD @ $750m US multi-stage VC fund; 3 company valuations by 4x in 6 mo✓ Dir @ £500m UK listed co; 3 new brands in 18 mos., stock +35% ✓ 6x public/private/non-prof Board Member - Chair, comp/gov/strat✓ Fmr Obama Admin. appointee (@Commerce Dept.)✓ Global exp: UK 4 yrs, Japan 2 yrs, ANZ 18 mo, deals in APAC/EU✓ Mentor 4 black 1st time CEOsMY CORE VALUES: Operational excellence, intellectual growth, helping others. Family matters. EXPERTISE: ✔️Business Transformation✔️Advising Startups ✔️Business Operations ✔️Monetization ✔️Leadership ✔️Business Development ✔️Partner Management ✔️Digital Strategy ✔️Public Policy (Government Relations) ✔️ Venture Capital ✔️Angel Investing ✔️International (APAC, EU, UK, JP, AU) ✔️Developing Company Culture ✔️Collaborative Engagement ✔️ Corporate Governance ✔️Mergers and Acquisitions ✔️Marketing and Advertising ✔️Consumer Internet

Joe Hurd's Current Company Details
Hays

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Non Executive Director; Audit, Remuneration and Nomination Committees
Los Altos, CA, US
Website:
hays.com
Employees:
28257
Joe Hurd Work Experience Details
  • Hays
    Non Executive Director; Audit, Remuneration And Nomination Committees
    Hays
    Los Altos, Ca, Us
  • Sosv
    Operating Partner
    Sosv 2019 - Present
    Princeton, New Jersey, Us
    Recruited to scale US-based non-investment revenue from zero to $X million. I work with the CEOs of the top 5% of SOSV’s portfolio companies to identify value drivers, structure revenue models, develop GTM strategies and build scalable strategic partner pipelines. I leverage F1000 strategic C-level relationships to execute game-changing partnerships that increase portfolio company TVPI. I built a global team and implemented a CRM platform to identify, measure, and manage pipelines at scale. I developed a 12-month, originally produced, highly curated, targeted content curriculum (panel presentations, salon dinners, fireside chats) to enhance portfolio company visibility, drive industry thought leadership, and facilitate engagement across VC/PE firms, corporates, and fund portfolio companies.Example: @Renegade.bio had a proprietary COVID-19 test that was 2x faster than standard with 4x throughput. Working for SOSV, together with Renegade’s CEO, I created a growth strategy. Evaluated product offering; created testing revenue model; identified NYC CLIA lab; negotiated favorable lease for lab space; built GTM strategy around government funding for testing locations; and leveraged extensive network to identify, structure and negotiate first 3-5 sales partnerships, scaling from 0 to 10k tests per week. Succeeded in increasing company valuation 4x and growing employees 4x in 8 wks.
  • Lloyd'S
    Nominated Member, Council Of Lloyd'S (Independent Non-Executive Director); Audit/Risk/Esg.
    Lloyd'S Jan 2023 - Present
    London, Gb
    Lloyd’s is the world’s leading insurance and reinsurance marketplace. Through the collective intelligence and risk-sharing expertise of the market’s underwriters and brokers, the Lloyd’s market provides the leadership and insight to anticipate and understand risk, and the knowledge to develop relevant, new and innovative forms of insurance for customers globally. The Council of Lloyd’s comprises 15 members split between 6 elected members (3 working and 3 external), 3 executives (CEO, CFO, Chief of Markets) and 6 nominated members. Nominated members of Council are Lloyd’s equivalent to Independent Non-Executive Directors.In addition to Audit/Risk/ESG, I sit on the Technology Transformation Advisory Board.
  • Hays
    Non Executive Director; Audit, Remuneration And Nomination Committees
    Hays Dec 2021 - Present
    London, England, Gb
    Hays plc is a leading global professional recruiting group. The Group is the expert at recruiting qualified, professional and skilled people worldwide, being the market leader in the UK and Australia and one of the market leaders in Continental Europe, Latin America and Asia. The Group operates across the private and public sectors, dealing in permanent positions, contract roles and temporary assignments. As at 30 June 2021 the Group employed c.10,800 staff operating from 256 offices in 33 countries across 20 specialisms. I sit on the Audit, Remuneration (Compensation) and Nominating Committees.
  • Trustpilot
    Non Executive Director; Audit, Nomination, Trust & Transparency Committees
    Trustpilot Jun 2021 - Present
    Copenhagen K, Dk
    Non-Executive Director for a London-listed company (LSE: TRST).
  • The Trilateral Commission
    Member
    The Trilateral Commission Sep 2016 - Present
    Washington, Dc, Us
  • Council On Foreign Relations
    Life Member, Membership Committee, Co-Chair, Diversity Subcommittee
    Council On Foreign Relations Feb 2002 - Present
    New York, Ny, Us
  • Harvard University
    Executive Committee Member, Harvard College Fund
    Harvard University Oct 2022 - Present
    Cambridge, Massachusetts, Us
  • The Katama Group, Llc
    Chief Executive Officer
    The Katama Group, Llc Sep 2004 - Present
    Single-member LLC that I use as a personal vehicle to advise start-up companies on strategy, fundraising, sales, and international market entry. I also mentor and advise diverse CEOs.
  • Silverbox Engaged Merger Corp I
    Independent Director, Audit Committee Chair
    Silverbox Engaged Merger Corp I Feb 2021 - Feb 2022
    SilverBox Engaged Merger Corp I (“SBEA” or “SilverBox-Engaged”) is a special purpose acquisition company (“SPAC”) formed as a part of a long-term vision shared by SilverBox Capital LLC and Engaged Capital LLC to create an institutional platform intended to sponsor a series of SPACs. SBEA completed its $345 million initial public offering in March 2021 and its stock currently trades on Nasdaq under the ticker “SBEA.” The SilverBox-Engaged team, together with a robust advisory group of well-known seasoned operating executives from varied industries, provides collective multi-faceted expertise, investing and operating experience, and a broad network of relationships to source, evaluate, and execute potential transactions. Learn more at www.sbcap.com.On February 9, 2022, SBEA announced the closing of its business combination with Authentic Brands LLC, the parent company of Black Rifle Coffee Company (“Black Rifle Coffee” or “BRCC”), a rapidly growing and mission-driven premium coffee company founded to support veterans, active-duty military, first responders and serve an expanding customer base by connecting consumers with great coffee and a unique brand experience.As of the closing of the transaction, which was approved by SBEA stockholders on February 3, 2022, the new combined company is named “BRC Inc.” (the “Company”). On February 10, 2022, the Company’s Class A Common Stock and warrants are expected to begin trading under the new ticker symbols, “BRCC” and “BRCC WS,” respectively, on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).
  • Goco Group (Lse: Goco)
    Member Of The Board Of Directors, Remuneration & Nomination Committees
    Goco Group (Lse: Goco) Feb 2018 - Feb 2021
    Cardiff, Wales, Gb
    Recently completed 3 years as a Non-Executive (independent) Director at £450m, FTSE 350-listed GoCo Group plc (LSE: GOCO) culminating in a successful £594m combination with Future plc (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-11-25/future-to-buy-price-comparison-site-owner-goco-for-794-million). The Group operates GoCompare, a leading UK financial services, utilities and home services comparison website. Member of the Remuneration and Nomination Committees.
  • Edelman
    Member, Global Advisory Board
    Edelman 2018 - 2019
    New York, Ny, Us
    Edelman is a leading global communications marketing firm that partners with many of the world’s largest and emerging businesses and organizations, helping them evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Edelman owns specialty firms Edelman Intelligence (research) and United Entertainment Group (entertainment, sports, lifestyle). As part of a 6-member global board, I advised Edelman's CEO, the senior management team, and the firm's global clients on geopolitical and industry issues, and investments in new areas like creative, digital, performance marketing, social media and European/APAC expansion. I also helped with the firm's Silicon Valley digital media and public affairs business. The board was disbanded due to a change in corporate structure in early 2019.
  • Facebook
    Director, Emerging Business
    Facebook Jan 2016 - Sep 2017
    I was recruited to drive complex, highly ambiguous, cross-functional operations and go-to-market planning for Facebook’s non-core ad monetization efforts (FBVideo, FBLive, Messenger, WhatsApp, Marketplaces). I managed a team of 6 (3 direct, 3 indirect), including task allocation, training, mentoring, and performance management. ◼️ Provided strategic focus and operational leadership for >$500m business opportunities ◼️ Led XFN end-to-end business planning (process, deadlines, deliverables) and investment cases for new products and businesses.Built initial GTM and revenue models for Facebook Live video ads, Facebook Marketplaces (now FB Shop) revenue model, and FB Messenger business integration (bots).
  • Gannett
    Vice President, Strategy & Business Development
    Gannett 2013 - 2015
    New York, Ny, Us
    Reported to the CEO. Responsible for setting divisional strategy, strategic initiatives, and managing all external revenue partnerships with a budget of $12 and $130m P&L. Managed a team of 14 (4 direct, 10 indirect). ◼️ Led $30m, 5-year launch of Justice Network in 31% of the US, and drove all marketing and operations for nationwide launch. ◼️ Managed $10m budget for innovative daytime TV programming. Closed first development deal with Debmar/Mercury. ◼️ Led cross-division change effort focused on programmatic advertising with a potential $100m gain.TEGNA needed new revenue sources to offset a secular decline in local TV viewership. As VP, I led strategic initiatives and partnerships. Identified unprofitable broadcast spectrum and built operations model; wrote programming strategy; orchestrated competitive auction between 5 content partners; managed cross-functional Sales, Finance, Engineering and Marketing team; secured board approval for first-ever secondary network launch. Succeeded in launching Justice Network across 31% of US households; created nationwide digital/TV advertising inventory; and generated $30 incremental revenue guaranteed over 5 years.
  • International Trade Administration
    Senior Director, Export Promotion And Trade Policy
    International Trade Administration 2009 - 2012
    Washington, Dc, Us
    I was appointed by President Obama during his first term to help create, support, and deliver the National Export Initiative (NEI), the Administration’s campaign to double US exports in 5 years was a budget of $4m. I managed a team of 24 (6 direct, 18 indirect), mainly mid-level career civil servants. I was a member of the White House Business Council. I advised 2 US Commerce Secretaries on trade issues. I was political lead for the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee, a multi-agency group to coordinate NEI implementation.◼️ Led drafting and production of the first-ever NEI Report to the President and the 2011 National Export Strategy of the United States.◼️ Promoted NEI in 15 states and 18 countries via speeches to conferences, trade groups, and universities.
  • Videoegg, Inc. (Now Say Media, Inc.)
    Vp International
    Videoegg, Inc. (Now Say Media, Inc.) 2006 - 2009
    Us
    Reported to CEO. Eighth employee of 110-person company. Launched operations in UK/AU; drove all US BD and strategic alliances. Scaled UK/AU revenue; P&L responsibility for $7m international business (35% of total sales). Involved in all aspects of the business including strategy, public relations, distribution and operations. Hired/managed 10 sales and sales support reps in UK/AU and 8 BD leads in US. Raised $30M in VC equity as part of management team. Large network of senior internet industry/online ad contacts.SAY Media required international expansion to access untapped revenue. As VP, I led market expansion identification and implementation. Researched market to stack-rank 20 largest video advertising markets outside the US; performed build/buy/partner analysis; identified top 50 websites in each market; executed deals to secure stable video advertising inventory; built international Sales teams; signed leases for office space; created marketing materials; and trained Sales team. Succeeded in scaling international revenues from $0 to $50m in 18 months with 18 employees across 3 offices in Canada, UK and Australia.
  • Friendster, Inc.
    Vp And General Manager, International
    Friendster, Inc. 2004 - 2006
    Makati City, Ph
    Ran business development and international operations (company formation, hiring, financial modeling), and channel/partner/distribution/sales strategy for a Global Top 100 consumer-facing internet site. Successfully launched Friendster Mobile, Classifieds and Games throughout Asia, responsible for sourcing/structuring/negotiating "game-changing" deals, preparing financial models, setting up international offices, hiring senior management, etc. Owned international P&L; shared US P&L responsibility.
  • America Online, Inc.
    Executive Director, International Business Development (Tokyo And Sydney)
    America Online, Inc. 2001 - 2004
    New York, Ny, Us
    Reported to CEO of DoCoMo AOL (Japanese JV) and AOL|7 (Australian JV). Part of senior management teams in Japan and Australia). Sourced/negotiated/executed deals to implement AOL’s broadband strategy in Japan and Australia. Primary dealmaker for marketing, content, network operations departments. Role involved change management and required sensitivity and flexibility to local market conditions.
  • Linklaters
    Senior Associate
    Linklaters 1996 - 2000
    Corporate/securities law associateQualified as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales

Joe Hurd Skills

Start Ups Strategy Business Strategy Strategic Partnerships Venture Capital Entrepreneurship Business Development International Business Online Advertising Leadership E Commerce P&l Management Management Social Networking Analytics Online Marketing Social Media Executive Management Saas Mobile Devices Public Policy Strategic Communications Global Business Development New Media Emerging Markets Program Management Negotiation Mergers And Acquisitions Financial Modeling Change Management Corporate Law International Law Corporate Development International Operations Sales Operations Deal Execution Partner Management Angel Investing Start Up Operations Deal Structuring Consumer Internet Cross Functional Team Leadership Project Management Monetization Strategic Planning Strategic Planning For Growth

Joe Hurd Education Details

  • Harvard Law School
    Harvard Law School
    International Corporate Law
  • Columbia University
    Columbia University
    International Affairs (Japan)
  • Harvard University
    Harvard University
    East Asian Studies & Government
  • Wellesley High School
    Wellesley High School
    High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates

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