Bio

Strategy & operational leader with U.S. and international success in developing & executing on exciting new business plans. Operational capabilities range from taking products from concept to commercialization, and managing businesses in start-up, turnaround, restructuring & growth situations. Successfully created multiple new products & services by applying three key best practices: targeting key customer use cases, understanding the realities of the business environment, and applying innovative technologies. Product development & selling experience spans Service Provider-class macro & small cell networks, Enterprise-class mobile devices & Wi-Fi networks, services & mobile applications. Some of the career highlights include: • Currently delivering 5th straight year of double-digit sales growth at Samsung Networks. Secured key customer wins in Cable, Regional Service Provider, Enterprise & Government segments. • Led the sale of Zebra Technologies' Enterprise Wi-Fi business to Extreme Networks. • Grew Motorola Solutions' Enterprise Networks & Communications business unit to $250M at a double digit CAGR (2010-14). • With the CEO of Motorola Solutions, led the $3.9B acquisition of Symbol Technologies & its subsequent integration; led 25-person integration team & delivered $100M+ in cost synergies. • Launched & grew Enterprise Mobility solutions business to $25M in 3 years while reducing R&D spend by 80%. • Led sales enablement, business development & delivery of products & services to Fortune 500 type accounts including Kroger, Lowe’s, Macy’s, Kohl’s, Walmart, Caesars Entertainment, AIG, Samsung, Tyson Foods, FedEx, UPS, The Home Depot, Nordstrom, Walgreens & many more.