Corporate Vice President
Redmond, Washington, Us
HEAD OF ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSESNovember, 2005 to April, 2007Responsible for Microsoft’s key television and music initiatives: Windows Media Center Edition, Microsoft TV and Zune. Zune: Established Microsoft as player in digital music marketplace. Microsoft TV: Lead Microsoft TV through implementation phase of project. Launched IPTV product as next generation of digital television with key telco partners around the world.Windows Media Center Edition: Managed eHome group responsible for developing Windows Media Center Edition as well as other media applications within the PC environment.CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, Home and Entertainment DivisionSeptember, 2002 to November, 2005Responsible for all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and analysis activities for the group, as well as assessing its fiscal performance and setting future targets. Directed business strategies, planning, development business negotiations for HED, which encompassed Xbox and other game initiatives, the company’s home and retail products, and Microsoft TV.Developed key business strategies to move Xbox 360 into worldwide market leadership position among next generation consoles.Developed integrated financial planning and financial measurement processes which were instrumental in setting HED on path to sustained profitability.GENERAL MANAGER, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTAugust, 2000 to September, 2002Responsible for the group’s business strategy and negotiations of billions of dollars of business transactions with key Microsoft industry partners (e.g., Intel, Nvidia, IBM, ATI, TSMC, Samsung and Electronic Arts).