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20 years of successfully introducing multimedia platforms/ products/technology into the EMEA and Asia PAC regions. Specialist in the rapid development of European and Asian businesses for US and European technology companies. I am a results driven senior manager with the ability to identify and develop opportunities with an innovative and disciplined approach to achieve and deliver business objectives. I have done this with multiple US start up companies such as River Delta Networks, Science Dynamics, Terayon Communications and RGB Networks. My expertise resides in launching and developing new markets having successfully introduced the very first cable modems into the EMEA market for Motorola following this success with the introduction of the latest CMTS technology by River Delta Networks.I have created, managed and developed, sales, support, technical sales and after sales teams with full profit and loss responsibilities for numerous companies including Terayon, Motorola, River Delta Networks and RGB Networks.Throughout my career I have been responsible for negotiating and winning various multi million dollar contracts with large multi nationals and national operators such as: BT, France Telecom, Telia Sonera, Telefonica, UPC, Siemens, Lucent Alcatel, HP, Cisco, Tandberg/Ericsson.I have also taken over poor performing teams, restructured them and rebuilt them into more cohesive and productive organisations increasing productivity and results.Created, developed and effectively managed multiple tier direct and indirect market channels partner/indirect channels for the introduction of new products.I am first and foremost an effective, results driven and successful sales professional who either meets or exceeds her targets!Specialties: Multi region sales management, worldwide business development, support management, multi channel/tier distribution development. Multiple delivery platform technologies including VOD, IPTV and mobile.

Listed skills include Telecommunications, Start Ups, Go To Market Strategy, Mobile Devices, and 28 others.