My career has been shaped by taking smart risks, being open to ideas, and seeing opportunities where others may not. I am proud of having the courage and confidence to make choices that were not “expected”. As a result, I now bring an unusual range of business expertise and operating experience in both large organizations and startups, as I advise entrepreneurs, evaluate and invest in business models, and serve on public and private boards. It was a big decision to retire from Goldman Sachs, where I had been a Partner since 2002 and had a wonderful 20-year career. I began as an Associate in Japanese Equities Sales, leveraging my Japan expertise, and went on to succeed in leadership roles spanning 5 divisions and 2 regions: Head of International Equities Sales & Trading; Global COO of Compliance, Legal, & Audit (as control functions became growth businesses); and Global Head of Brand Marketing & Digital Strategy in the Executive Office to manage Goldman’s brand and reputation during the financial crisis. From the brand role, I witnessed firsthand the transformation of the media industry by disruption, innovation and technology. Entrepreneurs were redefining marketing and I enjoyed being a valuable sounding board to them on strategy, growth and talent. I retired to spend more time with startups. I was invited to serve on two phenomenal boards, Brookfield Property and PerformLine. I spent a year at millennials-focused media startup Odyssey. I’m grateful to have learned from incredible mentors invaluable lessons about excellence, professionalism, and how to build and grow world class teams and businesses, get things done, ask smart questions, and always create value. I’m committed to paying it forward. I seek out people who are smart AND nice; bring positive energy wherever I go; and am at my best when I'm helping people think through ideas and solutions.
Listed skills include Board Of Directors.