Thierry Guy Email & Phone Number

Paris Area, France

WizTiVi has developed a highly innovative SaaS solution for interactive TV applications/services across all screens. WizTiVi creates interactive TV channels and services for different Internet Service Providers (SFR, Free, Numericable) and adapts websites to TV format (by re-designing the websites and services to be adapted both to the TV screen size and to remote control use). WizTiVi also provides a large offer of interactive and original interactive services on TV: games, on-line voting related to the current program, relative additional information, enhanced services, Trade TV, TV on Demand, on Demand Services. While WizTiVi is 'TV Centric' mobile devices and services as relates to the TV is also a core competence.WizTiVi is a key player in defining the HbbTV standard with partners such as France Televisions, LG, etc....WizTiVi is proud to be working on a European/Global level with companies such as Google, LG, Panasonic, Samsung, Toshiba; Allocine, Dailymotion, Filmstarts, Marc Dorcel, Screenrush; Awox, Netgem, Sigma Designs, Western Digital; TVinci, Widevine, Mstar, SFR, Iliad, Free, Chiligaming...

Miniweb is a spin off of BSkyB's successful Interactive TV division. By operating a shared Interactive Services Platform, Miniweb benefits ISP's, Pay TV network operators, CE device manufactures, Internet content owners, Broadcasters and Advertisers who wish to participate in a converged Broadcast and Broadband TV entertainment experience. Miniweb operate, or licence an Internet gateway and services platform, with associated device technologies which act as an enabler for internet video and interactive content owners to reach multiple types of TV device. Simply put, Internet Video Publishers working with Miniweb gain distribution to multiple types of TV devices without the pain of device specific integration tasks. TV Device providers working with Miniweb get access to a mature collection of content, while viewers get a better experience. The Miniweb services platform is uniquely able to deliver valuable multi-device and cross- publisher services such as searches, recommendations, community functions and payments. With personalization based on linear TV favourites and broadband playlists and localisation based on device independent profiles, the platform has the capability to deliver a valuable TV style viewing experience independent of the media source, supporting every viewer with the enjoyment of broadband video in the context of Linear TV.Our V3 platform is the first commercially available platform that TRULY and SEAMLESSLY combines Broadcast and Broadband.

BestTV is a leading provider of online video middleware solutions and rich-media managment applications for managing and monetizing revenue-generating applications.BestTV's V-ware™ is a comprehensive rich-media middleware solution for launching, managing and monetizing revenue-generating applications such as video on demand (VoD), linear-TV and user-generated content (UGC). Supporting multiple business models and streaming/download formats, V-ware™ empowers content providers and media portals to easily launch interactive broadband video services and instantly start monetizing media assets. V-ware™ is designed to enable web agencies and online video integrators to better ride the online video revolution. Available as SaaS or OPEN API Application and SDK licensed for custom integration to your environment.

As the world's premier Video codec developer, On2 creates advanced full-motion, full-screen video compression technology that has revolutionized the industry. On2 VP6 is the video codec that powers, Youtube, Myspace, MetaCafe, Flash 8 and 9 and soon FlashLite 3.1. On2 VP7 is the video codec that powers Skype Video and AOL IM. Our TrueMotion VPx family of codecs, broadcast DVD quality compressed at 600 kilobits (.073 megabytes) per second or less, drastically reducing the cost of streaming video over IP networks. Setting the Standard... On2 has been developing digital media technology since 1992, and we have authored over a dozen patents. Our TrueMotion VP7 codec has once again raised the standard in video compression. VP7 demonstrates marked improvements in quality and performance up to 50% over VP6. In short, no other codecs on the market can match On2's in image quality or decoding speed.

- Developed and implemented business, marketing and channel sales strategies for this start-up. Executed business development strategy by selecting and negotiating partnership agreements with key industry resellers, outsourcers and implementation partners.Delivered fast-tracked projects as part of proof-of-concept to support software sales.Developed and implemented strategies for sale of e-commerce consulting and implementation services, facilitating a complete end-to-end solution.Defined Product Road Map for new applications of the ’core’ technology. Primary objective was to outsource all activities where we did not provide the ’Value Add’.Account/Engagement Manager for key clients (Airport, Telco, Banking, Tranist, Government)

In 2002, Commerce One was the developer and market leader of B2B exchanges for Global 1000 companies. This B2B software startup designed software to create a network of interoperable marketplaces, trading communities and commerce portals called the Global Trading Web. These marketplaces dynamically linked buying and supplying organizations and automated the procurement cycle. Commerce One’s total revenues increased 1,192% in FY99 ($33.6MIL), 1,096% in FY00 ($401.8MIL), and finally 2% in FY01 ($408.6MIL).At Commerce One, I built the initial Professional Services organization for EMEA. Directly responsible for P/L, Bus Dev, Delivery, Partnerships and Alliances, Training and Support within the services organization. Also played key role in the closing of the initial key strategic clients and partners in each region. I acted as Program Manager during the delivery phases of key projects. I was active in day to day relationships with key partners SAP, PeopleSoft, HP, Accenture, PWC and CapGemeni at the EMEA level while Country Managers managed the local relationships. I worked closely with the Software Sales organization to assure a complete end-to-end solution. As interim Director of Support I was tasked to build the new EMEA Call Center. With the support of HQ in California the Center was established in Sophia Antipolis France. I managed to exceed revenue expectations while maintaining a very high level of client satisfaction during this unprecedented time of exponential growth.

With strong support of the Board, I was able to exceed expectations by increasing revenue bookings by over 200% within the first year of this new practice. I also designed and implemented the partner and alliance strategies and personally managed the day to day relationships with companies such as SAP, PeopleSoft, Lawson and CommerceOne. Was a key player in the development of new methodologies for the delivery of HRMS implementations and management consulting services to the Public Sector.

Promoted from Sr. Consultant to Sr. Manager (Partner List) in less than 2 yearsDeveloped strategy for Business development and Partner AlliancesWorked with regional Directors to develop target accounts and strategies.Assisted with proposals to RFP’s for key accounts.Exceeded revenue targets in services salesSecured key multi-million dollar contracts.Acted as Engagement Partner for the delivery.Improved net results by 100% within first year.Responsible for the alliance with software companies (PeopleSoft, Lawson, SAP,) focusing on business development and service delivery.Participated in Trade conferencesThe primary services offerings was Human Resources ERP integration consulting. Successfully expanded the services offering to include strategy, BPR, change management and management consulting services.Personally participated in the BPR of the State of Hawaii’s Payroll and HRMS systems.

Founded the consulting services company to offer services around the applications produced by Advanced Computer Systems, Inc (ACS). This was done with the approval and cooperation of ACS to coincide with their new partnership and alliance strategy.Provided services that enabled banks to maximize their capabilities/functionality in all areas.Sold outsourcing services to the banks and planned/managed the transitions.Successfully developed and marketed a highly advanced commercial loan application throughout the Americas and the Caribbean.Provided functional and technical consulting services around the NCR and ACS banking systems, including BPR and change management servicesProvided custom modifications to Banker 80 loan and general ledger applications.

Driving force for the development of the commercial and consumer lending applications. As a Product Manager, worked with the 1700+ clients in North and South America to assure the product met their immediate needs and stayed ahead of there future requirements.Personally delivered implementation projects and upgrade consulting.Supported Sales organization from bid/no bid decision to contract signing.

Maintenance of existing mainframe applications and development of new applicationsPrimary areas, Commercial Lending, Time and Attendance, Payroll, HRMS and General Ledger.