Bio

Seasoned executive with 20+ years of experience in strategy, business development, product management and marketing. Worked in and served clients in Aerospace, Satellite Communications, In-Flight Entertainment & Communication (IFEC) companies, Commercial Aviation, Internet Content and Media/Advertising and Mobile/Web Applications markets. I have advised early stage startups, mid-sized companies and large global OEMs (Yahsat, Boeing, Panasonic, Thales, Airbus, GEE Media, Voyant, Skycorp, Eighty LEO GmBH etc. ) through product and service strategies, participated/led in the execution as required. Proven expertise in :- - Developing key business/product strategies, business plans and models - Establishing product management, marketing and business development organizations - Executing key strategic partnerships from contact, to negotiating contracts - Engaging with customers at all levels to understand their requirements while positioning products, services and solutions in a value and differentiation based approach to sales. - Leading in-house and 3rd party development/engineering teams to launch products and services - Advising executive management on organizational, investment strategies and business partnerships Experienced working and collaborating across all levels of management and across diverse company disciplines (Engineering, Business Development and Marketing, Finance, Procurement, Operations and Legal). I am a passionate, hands-on and detail-oriented professional on all roles and projects undertaken. From early vision/strategy to product development and launch, I have delivered on client commitments on-time and within budget. Exploring and applying new innovative technologies in addressing key customer needs is a passion of mine.