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Waterloo, Ontario, CA

We believe communication belongs to everyone. TextNow is the leading provider of free phone service in the U.S. with over 10 Million Monthly users. The TextNow app has been downloaded more than 200 million times globally, helping millions of people stay connected with free calling, texting and data through our disruptive ad-supported business.

Seattle, WA, US

Oversaw all aspects of this dynamic business in the rapidly evolving mobile media tech space and transformed the company from a relatively unknown, early stage MSFT spin-out to a top player within the mobile media and marketing space. Drove executive-level strategic partnerships, directly managing vital relationships with major technology companies, top.

Provided CMO-level consultancy services to emerging media and tech companies, helping them to identify new growth opportunities, drive revenue and enhance the customer experience. Served in interim marketing and business development leadership roles responsible for establishing or restructuring their strategies to increase market penetration, build brand.

Dallas, TX, US

Oversaw advertising development and media investment for internal “start-up” group within AT&T Wireless, focused on bringing breakthrough mobile applications to market. Developed several innovative marketing programs to stimulate consumer adoption of new mobile technologies, content and services.Led the “category killer” American Idol marketing program.

Co-founded and led this early entrant in the contextual search and advertising space from a proverbial “garage start-up” to a thriving organization within 15 months. Played a lead role in developing the company’s business plan and go-to-market strategy, helping to secure $12M in VC funding.

New York, NY, US

Served as member of the Senior Management team, collaborating with cross-functional executive peers to drive agency-wide strategic planning, goal-setting, vision and leadership efforts. Led top agency accounts and directed new business development efforts, resulting in billings growth of over 50% in less than 18 Months.

Santa Monica, CA, US

Oversaw planning and delivery of comprehensive branding and advertising initiatives and managed pivotal client relationships as a Senior executive with the second-largest independent advertising agency in the US.

Minato-ku, Tokyo, JP

Supervised marketing and advertising accounts for this multi-national advertising agency (the 9th largest in the world) which specialized in the development and execution advertising campaigns for top Japan-based companies including Hitachi, NEC, Toshiba, Morinaga foods and Sapporo beer.