Keith Garde is a tested entrepreneur, executive and leader with a strong record of success in innovation and driving scalable, sustainable and profitable growth across multiple international market sectors and through diverse channels. Familiar with the terrain, not just the map, in challenging, evolving environments, Keith thrives when working with entrepreneurs, teams and emerging technologies and their applications. His unique and powerful understanding of organizational and individual dynamics, marketing, creativity and resourcefulness have led to the discovery, creation and rejuvenation of successful entities, markets and global brands. From creating businesses that provide opportunities to visual artists, to co-managing rock superstars Aerosmith, developing their global brand, cutting-edge digital presence and online community, Keith has put his talents to use to drive omnichannel commerce and maximize customer engagement and experience. Through PKA Management, Keith continues to innovate to advance the reach, impact and earnings of celebrity clients. He has brought his leadership and experience to hundreds of students as a lecturer at NYU, MIT-Sloan, and Berklee College of Music, and through his service to the community, serving on boards of numerous organizations promoting the arts and substance-abuse recovery. Skills include: Complex project leadership | Strategy | Entrepreneurship | Market Making | Market Identification | Organizational Behavior | Change Management | Negotiation | Consulting | eCommerce and multichannel marketing | Public Speaking and Education | Business and partnership development | Creative Partnerships | Client Management | Customer Engagement | Online Community Building | Digital Marketing | Videography and production | Merchandising and Licensing | Media Relations | Resource Management | Operations Management Examples of past collaboration partners include: Aerosmith | Sony | Disney | Paramount Pictures | Viacom (VH1, MTV, CBS TV) | NBC TV | ABC TV | Oprah Winfrey | Clear Channel | Procter & Gamble | Clear Channel | Live Nation | Daimler-Chrysler | NFL | MLB | ESPN | Apple | iTunes | Amazon | Make-a-Wish Foundation | William Morris Agency | CNN | Harper Collins | AP | Reuters | CAA | Stand Up 2 Cancer | EMI Publishing | ITB | Activision | GTECH