EXECUTIVE PROFILE:Seasoned, results-orientated legal and business professional with significant public company experience, strong commercial acumen and proven leadership and problem solving capabilities. Level-headed advisor and confidant to the CEO, CFO and board of directors. Active participant in increasing shareholder value through alignment of interests of company stakeholders in top-line growth, cost-containment and bottom-line results. CORE COMPETENCIES:– Demonstrated ability to work as an integral part of an executive team with a high level of integrity, professionalism and discretion– Proven record of success working under diverse management styles in both turnaround and growth environments– Extensive experience in advancing an organization’s mission by identifying and cultivating opportunities for strategic growth– Skilled at formulating and executing pragmatic legal and business strategies that protect and enhance corporate capital and profitability– Accomplished at analyzing, structuring, negotiating and closing complex mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures and other commercial transactions – Adept at developing innovative solutions and strategies for protecting and exploiting intellectual property and technology, and drafting, negotiating and consummating cloud computing, software-as-a-service, digital media, e-commerce, social media, licensing, outsourcing and other technology transactions– Experienced at managing departmental budgets and attracting, mentoring and retaining high-quality talent– Subject matter expertise in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, financings, public and private equity and debt offerings, business restructurings, intellectual property licensing and protection, SEC reporting and compliance, data security and privacy, enterprise risk management, real estate leasing, executive compensation and corporate governance