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London, Gb

As Portfolio Specialist, I play an active role in the entire deal life-cycle - from origination to exit - advising our portfolio CIOs, CTOs, CDOs and CEOs on technology strategy and execution - creating value through technology, data and digital transformation.The Mayfair team has spent more than a decade investing in some of the leading tech and consumer businesses with an investment philosophy that is centered on being a good investment partner to exceptional management teams.We back people rather than simply buying assets. We favor partnership over control and we look to support management teams whilst providing them with access to capabilities which can help them deliver their plans faster, or with less risk.We only invest where we believe we can add real value. Both the investment model we have built and the team we have assembled are geared entirely towards supporting management to optimize performance and accelerate growth.

Stockholm, Se

I advice Nordic Capital's portfolio CIOs, CTOs, CDOs and CEOs on technology strategy and execution - creating value through technology, data and digital transformation. Also active in technical due-diligence and internal deal advisory functions.Nordic Capital is one of the longest established and most active private equity investors in Europe, investing in sectors including Healthcare, Technology & Payments, Financial Services, and selectively in Industrial & Business Services. We also invest in healthcare and technology & payments businesses in North America.Nordic Capital focuses on selected sectors with underlying secular growth trends where it has deep experience and a proven track record.

Theale, Nr Reading, Berkshire, Gb

For over 50 years Laithwaites has been delivering wine the right way – from people who love making it to people who love drinking it. We never overcomplicate things. By keeping it simple at every stage, we’ve been able to keep costs down and guarantee authenticity with every single bottle.I advise the CEO, COO and CTO on operating model, technology & data strategy, and digital commerce.

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Strategic adviser to the Board of Directors, CEO and executive team on digital transformation, data strategy and loyalty platforms.S.A.C.I. Falabella is a Chilean multinational company with revenue in excess of US$ 14B. It is the largest retail company in Chile and one of the largest in Latin America. It operates its flagship Falabella department stores in addition to Mall Plaza shopping centers, Tottus hyper & supermarkets, Banco Falabella banks, and Sodimac home improvement centers.

London, Uk, Gb

For more than 25 years, Pixomondo have been sought out by the world’s top content creators to bring their visions to life, earning us an Oscar and Emmys along the way. Art is our trade. From rebuilding the real, to creating the unreal, to visualizing the light fantastic, we combine renowned, skillful artists and cutting edge technology that suspends disbelief.Pixomondo was sold to Sony Pictures Entertainment in November, 2022.

London, London, Gb

Actis is a leading investor in growth markets across Africa, Asia and Latin America. We deliver consistent, competitive returns, responsibly, through insights gained from trusted relationships, local knowledge and deep sector expertise.Founded in 2004, we have an unparalleled heritage in growth markets, set within a culture of active ownership. We have raised US$19bn since inception and employ c.300 people, including a team of c.120 investment professionals, working across 17 offices globally. Our investors’ capital is at work in c.100 companies around the world, employing over 120,000 people.

London, The City Of London, Gb

Breaking Wave is a FinTech incubator and accelerator - operating independently, but backed by one of the world's largest financial institutions.

Frankfurt Am Main, Hessen, De

Helping turn Deutsche Bank into a global digital powerhouse.Responsible for developing and implementing the bank's digital strategy - across data, user experience and cloud platforms.Founded 'BreakingWave' - Deutsche Bank's independent R&D vehicle - modelled as a FinTech that operates at the speed of a startup, but with the backing of a global financial institution.Board member for Deutsche Bank UK

Vancouver, Bc, Ca

TSO Logic was acquired by Amazon AWS in 2018.TSO Logic delivers software solutions for optimizing application delivery in any data center environment. Our integrated, open platform provides unprecedented visibility into IT operations — from the stack to the rack — plus actionable analytics and automated controls for improving performance.Sold to Amazon Web Services in December, 2018

Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, Gb

Overall responsibility for Tesco’s digital product strategy across an extensive portfolio of applications, websites and services supporting £50B+ in revenue Tesco’s digital product portfolio include: Grocery Home Shopping, Delivery Saver, General Merchandising online, F&F Clothing online, Tesco.com, Scan As You Shop, Hudl Tablet and many, many moreEnd-to-end accountability for Clubcard – Tesco’s loyalty scheme – including its transformation to a digital-first scheme. The scheme has more than 16M active members and is supported by 500+ partnerships – including Tesco Bank Clubcard credit card.Executive ownership of Tesco’s engagement with Dunnhumby and the transformation of Dunnhumby’s strategy and product roadmap.Direct responsibility for all of Tesco’s data-driven marketing activities which include e-mail, direct mail, Clubcard statement mailers, social channels, onsite and offsite advertising, etc. This group is also responsible for building out Tesco’s global marketing automation platform.Responsible for the leadership of a large, global multi-functional team of product managers, user experience and interaction designers, data scientists and insights experts, program managers and change leaders who are responsible for Tesco’s digital product portfolioLeading Tesco’s global customer data strategy and policies teams – enabling sophisticated insight, data science, marketing automation workflows as well as loyalty programs across business and channels while ensuring compliance with global policies & regulationsFacilitating Tesco’s transformation from an IT-lead organization to a software powerhouse with a razor-sharp focus on agile customer and data & design driven principles & methodologiesExecutive sponsor for OneTesco – the integration of brand, products and systems across the entire portfolio of digital products ensuring consistent user experience and data collection & usage for all of Tesco’s customer facing propositions

Ottawa, Ontario, Ca

Over the years, Corel has brought a spirit of innovation to the development of a range of award-winning products that includes graphics, painting, photo, video and office software. We’ve also earned a reputation for delivering high-quality products that are easy to learn and use, and help people achieve new levels of productivity. But more than that, we’ve built a relationship with a community of users—now 100 million strong—who have amazed and delighted us with everything they create using our software.

Bozeman, Us

Nimia was hatched to create a seamless process for directors, producers and cinematographers to archive, send, & license their video assets.I advise the CEO and founders on strategy, product and financing related issues.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Leading all of Brightcove’s (NASDAQ: BCOV) engineering, product management and operations teams across 4 different global sites (130+ people)Responsible for the development and operations for Brightcove’s SaaS video platform used by more than 7,000 customers in over 65 countries. The Brightcove video platform delivers over 100 years of video to desktop and mobile devices across the globe every dayResponsible for strategy, planning and execution of Brightcove’s 3-year product roadmap Responsible for operating budget of tens of millions of dollars – including vendor and data-center management Executive sponsor for multiple key strategic accounts across Americas and EMEAMember of the core executive team with shared responsibility for planning and executing on M&A and growth strategies – involving frequent interaction with the Board of DirectorsI lead product management, engineering, technology and systems engineering/operations for a multi-geo organization – building on a platform that operates at a scale only few other companies in the world muster. Our teams are responsible for delivering end-to-end professional digital video experiences across all devices and platforms for customers such as Fox, AMC, Showtime, Macy’s, Gannett, A&E, Sky, Discovery and Starz - and about 6,000 other media & entertainment companies who relies on Brightcove to ingest, distribute, measure and monetize their digital video content.

Ca

Member of the Board of Directors for PNI Digital Media – www.pnimedia.com - a Vancouver, B.C. based public company (CDNX: PN.V) delivering media solutions to leading retailers (Walmart, Costco, CVS, Loblaws, Tescom...). Serving on the Corporate Governance Committee as well as the Audit and Compensation Committees.

Seattle, Us

Board member at Rhapsody International - the ultimate digital jukebox: For $10 a month you can listen to whatever you want, whenever you want, on whatever gadget you choose, from the hottest new releases to our decades-spanning catalog of 14 million - yes, 14 million - songs.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Lead RealNetworks (NASDAQ: RNWK) – a pioneer in digital media solutions. Responsible for direction, strategy and operations for a global team of 1,300 employees generating $335M+ in revenueDelivered 30% stock price increase in 6 monthsOrchestrated and negotiated the sale and license-back of a significant portion of RealNetworks patent portfolio to Intel Corp for $120MLead and navigated RealNetworks through a complex turn-around process – refocusing and repositioning the company for growthRestructured and rebuilt senior executive leadership team: Hired and on-boarded new CFO, VP of HR, VP of Products, SVP of Digital Media & StrategySuccessfully managed through several delicate & complex Board matters and delivered strategy roadmap for RealNetworks 2.0Implemented executive compensation plan aligned with the ‘tear-down-and-rebuild’ strategy – with vetting & acceptance from external compensation consultancies and ISSEstablished incubation and new product pipeline for strategic innovation aligned with the future vision of RealNetworks 2.0Responsible for the RealNetworks Foundation – the philanthropy arm of RealNetworks.Developed and nurtured relationships with investors and analystsSettled litigation case with the Washington Attorney General’s Office with favorable outcome for RealNetworks

San Jose, Ca, Us

Lead Adobe’s Digital Imaging business unit (Photoshop, Elements, Lightroom as well as mobile, web and tablet solutions). Grew revenue by 25% YoY to $500M+ in FY10Delivered Photoshop CS5, Lightroom 3 and Elements 9 – the most successful releases of Adobe’s Digital Imaging portfolio. Lead an organization of 450+ people across 12 geos. Managed an annual Opex budget of $48M+Full P&L responsibility for Adobe’s biggest product line: Lead the product development, product and project management as well as all go-to-market activities, messaging and launch activities and business operationsDirected the product management team responsible for setting the product direction, feature-set and roadmap for all of Adobe’s Digital Imaging products (including web and mobile products and services)Responsible for tablet and mobile (iOS and Android) products and associated services for the Digital Imaging group (Photoshop Express, www.photoshop.com).Instrumental in leading Adobe’s transition from desktop to SaaS delivery models: Subscriptions, quote-to-cash, reporting, operations and deployment and provisioningLaunched Adobe’s first online and mobile consumer digital imaging productsReallocated $10M of Opex between product teams in FY10 to align with corporate prioritiesDeveloped framework for how to implement strategies and tactics for achieving $250M in inorganic growth over a 3 year period. Resulting in 3 pending acquisitionsLead cross-functional M&A activities and Emerging Market strategies across AdobeFrequent speaker at industry, customer and partner events

San Jose, Ca, Us

Lead a world-wide, cross functional team of 250+ engineers, product and marketing managers responsible for the strategy, implementation and delivery of Adobe’s consumer products (Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements) as well as www.photoshop.com and Photoshop Express for iOS and AndroidGrew the business from $100M to $150M over 2 years and effectively offshored major components to reduce operating costSuccessfully transformed the organization from desktop/shrink-wrapped development to web mobile solutions.Created Adobe’s Online Platform Group responsible for development and operations for common storage, authentication, provisioning, metrics & analytics componentsLead the build-out of multiple U.S. and EMEA data-centers and infrastructure for Adobe’s SaaS products (1,600+ servers and virtual environments)Implemented security, privacy and compliance processes for Adobe’s online services (including PCI compliance and DMCA UGC policies)

San Jose, Ca, Us

Lead a team of 250+ (engineering, quality assurance, program management, SDK teams & Developer Support) across 6 different geographical locations (San Jose, Seattle, Minneapolis, Germany, China and India). Responsible for the development of Adobe’s Layout & Illustration products: InDesign, Illustrator, InCopy, GoLiveDirect responsibility for a $28M+ R&D budgetDrove integration between multiple engineering teams (across and geographical and organizational borders) to achieve both organizational optimizations as well as maximizing ROI from the product development organizationCreated and implemented cross-product engineering and quality assurance roadmapsRepresented the team and its technologies via keynote speeches, interviews and conference presentations

Redmond, Washington, Us

Lead a multi-disciplinary team of 600+ engineers, product managers and architects across 4 different geographies responsible for all R&D activities associated with the Windows digital imaging, graphics, printing and eBooks platforms and user experience for WindowsMe, Windows2000, WindowsXP and Windows Vista.Lead the team that created and delivered Microsoft’s XPS (XML Paper Specification) infrastructure and related and products – including Microsoft’s eBook and MS-READER business unitsEstablished the overall technology roadmap, partner and IP strategy for the Windows imaging business unitManaged an annual R&D budget of $38M.Participated in multiple depositions and IP engagements on behalf of Microsoft.Owned standards initiatives and strategies for Bluetooth Imaging, UPnP, USB Media Transfer Protocol and WIA + TWAIN technologies.Executive sponsor for the relationships with HP, Canon, Nikon, Epson, Xerox, Lexmark, Ricoh & Brother

Delivered PhotoSuite 1, 2 and 3 and VideoWave 1 &2, MGI DirectDVD and derivative products. Grew the business from 0 to $30M in 2 yearsStaffed and managed R&D organization – growing from 15 to over 100 during the course of 2 years with direct responsibility of a $15M R&D budgetResponsible for setting the strategy for pricing, product differentiation and customization for MGI’s OEM products. Closed 8 OEM deals in 12 months Drove planning and execution of equity investments from Intel Corp. resulting in subsequent integration and productization of several Intel technologies into MGI Software’s product portfolioCo-developed DMC Calamus Publishing System – the world’s first vector based DTP application. Led the port of the 68K code-base to Intel/Windows

Taught Computer Science classes (Networking, OS Concepts and Project Management) at Tietgen Business College, Odense, Denmark