Experience

Reel-T

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Dallas, Austin, New York, London and Silicon Valley Reel-T is an Interactive, All-in-One, Video Solution for the Residential Real Estate Industry that enables Realtors to sell more homes faster and Buyers to make higher value decisions to buy



GLOBAL MARKET SOLUTIONS

• CEO

  • Sep 2010 - Present

  Austin, Texas Area I started Global Market Solutions to help retail and wholesale companies develop and facilitate implementation of strategic plans to advance revenue, profitability, and global growth. To achieve this goal, I identify prospective business relationships to drive international brand penetration including licensing partners, franchisees, retail channels and distribution outlets. Promoting companies to local, regional, national, and international constituencies is a specialty. I also oversee foreign… Show more I started Global Market Solutions to help retail and wholesale companies develop and facilitate implementation of strategic plans to advance revenue, profitability, and global growth. To achieve this goal, I identify prospective business relationships to drive international brand penetration including licensing partners, franchisees, retail channels and distribution outlets. Promoting companies to local, regional, national, and international constituencies is a specialty. I also oversee foreign operations where necessary, including evaluating operating and financial performance. Professional relationships and assignments: • American Eagle Outfitters: Market Study for entrée into India • Perry Ellis International: Licensing Partner in India • Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt: Master Franchise Partner in India • Kemper Development Group - Bellevue Square, Seattle: Luxury Retail Strategy • Elite Group, Mumbai: Identify a retail partner for Johnston & Murphy • Killah Brand of Sixty Group, Italy: Identifying acquisition and strategic partner • Reliance Brands: Indentifying Brand Partners for India • Royal County Bershire Polo Club, UK: Licensing Partner in India • Henry Poole , Savile Row, UK: Licensing Partner in India • Caruso Menswear, Italy: Strategic Expansion in India • Mark Cross: International Wholesale Expansion • M-Jeans: supporting the launch of an e-commerce denim business • Zovo Lingerie, Seattle: Retail expansion evaluation • Culti, Italy: Global expansion strategy and opportunities Show less



FNX Technologies

• Strategic Advisor and Board member

  • Apr 2019 - Dec 2019

  Austin, Texas Area FNX Technologies is a a 3D visualization work flow platform for the Apparel & Accessories industries. It enables Small to Enterprise size businesses, who create 3D designed "assets" to auto generate unlimited variants of 3D designs, in high quality images, enabling efficiencies in the decision making process across all business units from Design, Merchandising, Sales , Marketing and Direct to Consumer in non technical / user friendly formats. Fully integrated into PLM, manufacturing and… Show more FNX Technologies is a a 3D visualization work flow platform for the Apparel & Accessories industries. It enables Small to Enterprise size businesses, who create 3D designed "assets" to auto generate unlimited variants of 3D designs, in high quality images, enabling efficiencies in the decision making process across all business units from Design, Merchandising, Sales , Marketing and Direct to Consumer in non technical / user friendly formats. Fully integrated into PLM, manufacturing and product delivery processes , businesses are able to realize significant opportunities to reduce costs, lower inventory risks and shorter Go To Market cycles, with further upside in addressing new markets and consumer segments Working directly with the CEO/COO , we defined the market opportunities and strategic objectives of bring the FNX Technologies SaaS Platform solution to the Apparel and Accessories Industries. Show less



Carnegie Technologies DOO

• Chief Commercial Officer

  • Oct 2017 - Mar 2019

  Austin, Texas OCTOPUS: A WHITE-LABEL ENGAGEMENT PLATFORM EMPOWERING IN-APP PARTNER NETWORKS AND MARKETPLACES. Businesses now can interact and engage with their customers and build unique "high value relationships". Using dedicated messaging "channels" to deliver personalized, time and location based content, offers and rewards, in addition to "conversational commerce", allows them to build retention, frequency and loyalty. Our Team has developed a Solution that has application across a broad… Show more OCTOPUS: A WHITE-LABEL ENGAGEMENT PLATFORM EMPOWERING IN-APP PARTNER NETWORKS AND MARKETPLACES. Businesses now can interact and engage with their customers and build unique "high value relationships". Using dedicated messaging "channels" to deliver personalized, time and location based content, offers and rewards, in addition to "conversational commerce", allows them to build retention, frequency and loyalty. Our Team has developed a Solution that has application across a broad spectrum of Business Verticals. Show less



ItsMeSee, inc

• CEO

  • Nov 2015 - Oct 2017

  Austin, Texas ItsMeSee is "Redefining the Digital Fashion Experience". We are solving one of the world's most important online shopping challenges to drive up e-tailer revenue and reduce costs by delivering a highly compelling consumer experience through the implementation of an innovative and unprecedented visual delivery platform. Stay tuned for updates on what we are doing



Stealth Mode Startup Company

• Information Technology & Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Pres of Retail & Business Development

  • Apr 2016 - Sep 2017

  San Francisco Bay Area With over 35 years of extensive experience in Fashion , Retail and Consumer Branding, I am applying this knowledge to developing a Digital Strategy for the meForo Mobile Marketplace Solution



Moods of Norway AS

• Group CEO

  • Aug 2014 - Nov 2015

  Oslo Area, Norway As the new CEO of the Group I am spearheading the development and execution of our global expansion strategy. We are focusing on: - The global repositioning of our fantastic brand maintaining the commitment to our DNA and core values.................."Because a Smile is the Coolest Thing You Can Wear" - The development of all of our Collections and product categories with an emphasis on establishing a global fashion profile, across our Men's, Women's , Fashion Sport, Accessories and… Show more As the new CEO of the Group I am spearheading the development and execution of our global expansion strategy. We are focusing on: - The global repositioning of our fantastic brand maintaining the commitment to our DNA and core values.................."Because a Smile is the Coolest Thing You Can Wear" - The development of all of our Collections and product categories with an emphasis on establishing a global fashion profile, across our Men's, Women's , Fashion Sport, Accessories and Kids businesses. - The presentation and communication strategy for all channels of distribution in retail, online, wholesale in Norway, No America, Europe and new markets - The further development of our incredible Team into a world class organization that will provide learning and career opportunities and become one of the most desirous places to work. - Deliver maximum shareholder value. Show less



Moods of Norway, International, Inc

• CEO

  • Mar 2012 - Jan 2015

  Greater Los Angeles Area



The Collective - Aditya Birla Group

• CEO

  • Aug 2007 - Jul 2010

  India I was recruited to create and execute a men’s & women's upscale fashion retail concept. We opened 3 17,000 s.f. flagship stores in the primary target markets of Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi. To achieve this goal, as CEO, I recruited top international and local talent and implemented an aggressive succession planning program to fuel growth and to comply with international standards. Later, I developed a smaller format store focusing on the casual lifestyle segment to allow broader… Show more I was recruited to create and execute a men’s & women's upscale fashion retail concept. We opened 3 17,000 s.f. flagship stores in the primary target markets of Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi. To achieve this goal, as CEO, I recruited top international and local talent and implemented an aggressive succession planning program to fuel growth and to comply with international standards. Later, I developed a smaller format store focusing on the casual lifestyle segment to allow broader audience reach through major markets and select second tier cities such as Hydrabad, Chennai and Kolkata. I continue to consult with The Collective on strategy and growth opportunities. Show less



Tommy Bahama

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• President Retail

  • 2002 - 2006

  Greater Seattle Area Hired by the founders to accelerate the Company’s expansion from wholesale into retail. Shifted the organization from a culture-only based mindset and introduced a strong P&L and goal oriented focus throughout all levels of the retail group. Implemented POS, CRM and inventory management systems and accountability programs for 750 employees in 60 stores. Developed senior executive team and oversaw strategy for store development and construction including site selection, lease administration… Show more Hired by the founders to accelerate the Company’s expansion from wholesale into retail. Shifted the organization from a culture-only based mindset and introduced a strong P&L and goal oriented focus throughout all levels of the retail group. Implemented POS, CRM and inventory management systems and accountability programs for 750 employees in 60 stores. Developed senior executive team and oversaw strategy for store development and construction including site selection, lease administration, and capital expenses. Established visual merchandising and marketing groups focused on brand and product presentation, store design, product knowledge, and capacity planning Show less



Amerex Group, Inc

• Group President

  • 2000 - 2001

  New York, NY



Tommy Hilfiger

• Netherlands
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• President Flagship & Specialty Retail

  • 1997 - 2001

  New York, NY



Bergdorf Goodman

• Sr. Vice President

  • 1995 - 1997

  New York, NY



Aquascutum of London

• President, CEO and Board Director

  • 1991 - 1995

  New York, NY; Canada; London Recruited by the Board of Directors in the UK to rebrand and reposition the company beyond outerwear and into tailored apparel and sportswear. Developed a comprehensive five-year strategic plan focused on product development, sales and marketing, retail expansion, operations, MIS and human resources. Covered all sectors including men’s and ladies’ wholesale, manufacturing and retail including 24 stores and 350 employees.



Cluett Industries

• President of Burberry Shirts

  • 1985 - 1991

  New York, NY Launched Burberry Shirts and Sportswear in North American



Bidermann Industries

• President - Yves St Laurent Mens

  • 1981 - 1985