Inspirational leader and client-focused business builder with a successful track record, from early stage through IPO. Extensive experience in sales, marketing and general management with deep experience leading and motivating high performance teams through at all phases of growth. Consistent success in developing and executing clear vision and strategy, go-to-market, operating excellence and delivering value through both organic growth and M&A. Trusted leader with strong interpersonal and communications skills. As CEO of Macromill, the company became the fastest growing global marketing research company with the vision to create the first truly global digital research company. Completed successful IPO in March 2017, in the first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, resulting in an enterprise value of over $1 billion. Prior to Macromill, founding management team member at four successful venture-backed companies including chief executive of Millward Brown Digital (formerly known as Compete), overseeing the company’s growth from a 20-person start up to over $100 million in revenue and a recognized leader in the digital marketing space. Digital marketing, data and analytics veteran with a history of partnering with many of the world’s most recognized and iconic brands on their initiatives in market development, consumer engagement, product innovation and digital transformation. Significant public and private company Board experience. Expertise including: - Executive Leadership - Strategy Development & Implementation - Talent Development - IPO & Investor Relations - Board Management & Governance Sector focus: - Marketing & Media Research - Consumer Internet & B2B Marketing - Digital Advertising - Ecommerce Analytics & Optimization - Big Data, AI, Business Intelligence & Predictive Analytics
Chief Executive Officer at Drift
Bachelor of Science in Economics, Marketing and Entrepreneurial Management