Thomas Nielsen

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Chief Digital Officer, Operating Partner, Board Member and Sr. Advisor @ Mayfair Equity Partners LLP
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San Francisco Bay Area, United States, United States
About Thomas Nielsen

Results and execution-driven software and digital transformation executive with 30+ years’ experience in varied technology leadership and operational roles with a proven track record of product innovation, transformation and delivery. Versatile executive with extensive experience leading global product development organizations. Strong leader and communicator across all levels, from the boardroom and public markets to global R&D teams.Broad & deep experience in product management, engineering, go-to-market and business development for digital media, retail and e-commerce platforms and solutions in both consumer and B2B segments.Experienced turn-around and change agent focused on meeting business, financial and competitive demands in rapidly changing business environments. Extensive innovation and transformation experience working for leading Silicon Valley and European technology, media and retail companies.Deep technical foundation in retail, e-commerce, marketing automation, digital media and big data platforms - including on-premise, private and public cloud services and solutions operating at scale. Experience developing and operating subscription services, analytics, payment and compliance systems.M&A and deal-making experience in private and public company settings including selling, buying, carve-outs and spin-ins - integration and separation. Versatile Operating Partner and Sr. Advisor for multiple private equity firms.Public and private board experience.

Thomas Nielsen's Current Company Details
Mayfair Equity Partners LLP

Mayfair Equity Partners Llp

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Chief Digital Officer, Operating Partner, Board Member and Sr. Advisor
Thomas Nielsen Work Experience Details
  • Mayfair Equity Partners Llp
    Sr. Advisor & Portfolio Specialist
    Mayfair Equity Partners Llp Oct 2020 - Present
    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.
  • Nordic Capital
    Sr. Advisor
    Nordic Capital Sep 2020 - Present
    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.
  • Laithwaites Wine
    Strategic Advisor
    Laithwaites Wine Jun 2022 - Present
    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.
  • Falabella
    Strategic Advisor
    Falabella Sep 2017 - Jan 2024
    Cl
    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.
  • Pixomondo
    Board Member
    Pixomondo Dec 2021 - Nov 2022
    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.
  • Actis
    Sr. Advisor
    Actis Oct 2020 - Apr 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.
  • Breaking Wave
    Chairman Of The Board
    Breaking Wave Sep 2018 - Aug 2020
    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.
  • Deutsche Bank
    Chief Digital Officer
    Deutsche Bank Sep 2017 - Aug 2020
    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
  • Tso Logic
    Board Member
    Tso Logic Aug 2013 - Dec 2018
    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
  • Tesco Plc
    Chief Digital Officer
    Tesco Plc Jun 2014 - Aug 2017
    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
  • Corel Corporation
    Board Member
    Corel Corporation Nov 2012 - Mar 2016
    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.
  • Nimia
    Board Member
    Nimia Feb 2013 - Mar 2015
    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.
  • Brightcove
    Senior Vice President, Products, Engineering & Operations
    Brightcove Mar 2013 - Mar 2014
    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.
  • Photochannel Networks Inc.
    Board Member
    Photochannel Networks Inc. Nov 2004 - Apr 2013
    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.
  • Rhapsody International
    Board Member
    Rhapsody International Feb 2012 - Oct 2012
    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.
  • Realnetworks
    President & Ceo
    Realnetworks Nov 2011 - Aug 2012
    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
  • Adobe Systems
    Vice President, Digital Imaging Group
    Adobe Systems Aug 2009 - Oct 2011
    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
  • Adobe Systems
    Sr. Director, Consumer Applications & Services
    Adobe Systems Jan 2007 - Aug 2009
    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)
  • Adobe Systems
    Director Of Engineering, Layout And Illustration Products
    Adobe Systems Oct 2004 - Nov 2006
    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
  • Microsoft
    Product Unit Manager, Imaging & Document Platforms
    Microsoft 1999 - 2005
    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
  • Mgi Software
    Director Of Research & Development
    Mgi Software Dec 1995 - Jun 1999
    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
  • Tietgen Business College
    Teacher
    Tietgen Business College 1993 - 1994
    Taught Computer Science classes (Networking, OS Concepts and Project Management) at Tietgen Business College, Odense, Denmark

Thomas Nielsen Skills

Leadership Corporate Identity Positioning Mobile Positioning And Gtm Public Speaking Mergers Business Executive Management Digital Strategy Board And Commitee Work Applications M&a And Deal Making Communication Agile Methodologies Team Leadership Innovation And Product Strategy/roadmap Definition Strategy Compensation Strategies Mobile Applications Innovation Online Advertising Turn Around Management Public Company Leadership Policy Management Online And Desktop Application And Platforms Development Strategic Leadership Leadership Development Cross Functional Team Leadership Growth Reinvigoration And Cost Management Of Existing And New Businesses Product Management Policy Go To Market Strategy Platforms Crisis Management And Communication Private Equity Global Multi Discipline Organizations Business Strategy Saas Outsourcing And Global Leadership Working With Capital Markets Outsourcing Corporate Development Analytics Mobile Devices Software Development Cloud Computing Organization Building And Leading Large

Thomas Nielsen Education Details

  • Tietgen Business College
    Tietgen Business College
    Computer Science

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