An experienced, high performance leader with executive leadership skills and a strong operational perspective in global companies on a global scale. Growing companies from early and late stage to market leadership positions. I take companies to "the next level" by building operations, sales & marketing organizations and distribution channels. Strong history of leveraging industry-relevant expertise to enhance client impact and maximize company performance. Providing hands-on transitional and fixed-term management and/or engagement specific consultation. Identify, evaluate and execute profitable business decisions related to corporate strategy, operations, product assortment planning, marketing, growth, organization, retail, sales, and business development.Prior to the positions below I led sales and marketing organizations at high tech manufacturers Anthology Solutions, Asante, Farallon and Proxim. At the beginning of my career I managed the Macintosh products division at Borland International in Scotts Valley working closely with Apple Computer in the launch of several key products such as Reflex and the Turbo products.Specialties: Establish & execute company strategy. Build go-to-market models, sales strategies and distribution models with major retailers, resellers, key retail accounts and new channels as well as company positioning and support functions on a global basis. Build/retain key leadership talent to ensure business execution. General management, operations, sales and marketing (strategy, channels, goto market), service and support. Strong experience in IPO and buy out situations as well as well versed in fund raising. (Both for profit and not for profit)
Listed skills include Leadership, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Go To Market Strategy, and 21 others.