Experience

Executive Engagements International, LLC

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Aug 2017 - Present

  Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Founder and Chief Executive Officer, leading the strategic direction and operational development of the company, a Management Consulting Group. EEI addresses business challenges and opportunities utilizing its Growth Accelerator Kit™, an approach optimizing growth acceleration, strategic planning, change management, operational effectiveness, and maximizing human capital, while leveraging technology and innovation. Through hands-on engagement with each company, EEI incorporates analysis… Show more Founder and Chief Executive Officer, leading the strategic direction and operational development of the company, a Management Consulting Group. EEI addresses business challenges and opportunities utilizing its Growth Accelerator Kit™, an approach optimizing growth acceleration, strategic planning, change management, operational effectiveness, and maximizing human capital, while leveraging technology and innovation. Through hands-on engagement with each company, EEI incorporates analysis and financial indicators to address the company’s unique position within the supply chain of the international business world. Members of the leadership and advisory teams each comes from 35+ years of being in the forefront of industry and technology, through a progression of roles from individual contributor, middle management to senior executives within both public and private organizations, with a documented track record of success. By blending best practices from its collective experiences, the EEI Team's results focus on company financial returns, customer experience and industry recognition. Engagements may take the form of consulting, coaching, and/or interim CXO positions. www.exengintl.com Show less



DriveLine

• United States
• Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President & Chief Operating Officer

  • Apr 2022 - Mar 2023

  Tampa, Florida, United States DriveLine is a technology company that provides a platform to gain access to Mobile Advertising IDs (MAIDs) and enrichments, providing marketing professionals and business owners an easy-to-use solution to better understand their customers and other people they interact with, enabling them to deliver more effective marketing campaigns, and increase customer acquisitions. Responsibilities include driving the business and technology strategy of the company; plan, implement, direct, and… Show more DriveLine is a technology company that provides a platform to gain access to Mobile Advertising IDs (MAIDs) and enrichments, providing marketing professionals and business owners an easy-to-use solution to better understand their customers and other people they interact with, enabling them to deliver more effective marketing campaigns, and increase customer acquisitions. Responsibilities include driving the business and technology strategy of the company; plan, implement, direct, and evaluate the organization’s operational functions and performance; Go-To-Market / Marketing / Sales vision and execution; driving achievement of all financial targets; and lead the design, implementation of human capital processes and talent acquisition. Establish, build and maintain trusted business relationships with key customers, strategic partners and industry key stakeholders. Show less



Magic Leap

• United States
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Go To Market Advisory Board Member

  • Jul 2021 - Jan 2023

  Florida, United States Go To Market Advisory Board Member tasked with reviewing and providing input on the Company’s GTM strategy, product market fit, competitive landscape, sales strategy, and communications plans. We’re about to experience a new paradigm in computing. Wearable augmented reality (AR) and increased connectivity will usher in the dawn of a new era, where the digital world and the physical world become one. For technological explorers—we have a unique opportunity to redefine how we interact with… Show more Go To Market Advisory Board Member tasked with reviewing and providing input on the Company’s GTM strategy, product market fit, competitive landscape, sales strategy, and communications plans. We’re about to experience a new paradigm in computing. Wearable augmented reality (AR) and increased connectivity will usher in the dawn of a new era, where the digital world and the physical world become one. For technological explorers—we have a unique opportunity to redefine how we interact with the world around us. Magic Leap is creating a powerful augmented reality platform for enterprise. We deliver profound, positive impact for companies all over the world—helping them optimize workflows, improve productivity, and increase ROI. Our AR technology enables global teams to collaborate remotely with co-presence, conduct better reviews aided by 3D visualization, and offer real-time remote expertise to front-line workers. We are empowering individuals to do their best work in ways that have never been possible before. Show less



AGDATA, LP (Vista Equity Partners)

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Mar 2016 - Feb 2017

  Charlotte, North Carolina Area AGDATA is the leading provider of strategic data and analytical solutions to the world’s largest agricultural crop protection and animal health manufacturers. Our company maintains direct connectivity to more than 8,000 industry retailers and distributors, representing more than 90% of the U.S. market. An international company with strong presence in Canada and Latin America as well. Served as AGDATA Chief Executive Officer, guiding the company’s strategy, market leading presence and… Show more AGDATA is the leading provider of strategic data and analytical solutions to the world’s largest agricultural crop protection and animal health manufacturers. Our company maintains direct connectivity to more than 8,000 industry retailers and distributors, representing more than 90% of the U.S. market. An international company with strong presence in Canada and Latin America as well. Served as AGDATA Chief Executive Officer, guiding the company’s strategy, market leading presence and commitment to providing solutions to the challenges and opportunities within the agriculture and animal health industry. Responsible for all business and technology aspects of the company. Show less



SiteReady

• Member of the Board of Directors

  • May 2015 - Jan 2017

  Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area SiteReady is a national leading provider of outsourced technology design, project management, engineering, and implementation services, empowering our clients to efficiently manage their technology and focus on their core business. We provide technology services that allow companies to augment the capabilities of their internal Real Estate and IT project teams in an effort to increase operational efficiency, maximize cost savings, and reduce IT risk and exposure. Utilizing our… Show more SiteReady is a national leading provider of outsourced technology design, project management, engineering, and implementation services, empowering our clients to efficiently manage their technology and focus on their core business. We provide technology services that allow companies to augment the capabilities of their internal Real Estate and IT project teams in an effort to increase operational efficiency, maximize cost savings, and reduce IT risk and exposure. Utilizing our “end-to-end” project delivery model, we incorporate all aspects of a project as we help our clients strategically consider the way technology should be used throughout their workplace. SiteReady’s engagements include real estate build outs and relocations; technology hardware refresh and upgrade; technology consulting; asset management; and off-site meeting and event set up and support. Show less



Sovos Compliance (Vista Equity Partners)

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Jul 2015 - Mar 2016

  Greater Boston Area Sovos Compliance delivers technology solutions to help businesses meet the demands of their unique tax, compliance and reporting obligations worldwide. Chief Operating Officer (COO) who provides strategic, operational and programmatic support to the company. Leadership responsibility for the professional services, client support, compliance services and tax research units and is accountable for the service delivery and content development operations of the company. Responsible… Show more Sovos Compliance delivers technology solutions to help businesses meet the demands of their unique tax, compliance and reporting obligations worldwide. Chief Operating Officer (COO) who provides strategic, operational and programmatic support to the company. Leadership responsibility for the professional services, client support, compliance services and tax research units and is accountable for the service delivery and content development operations of the company. Responsible for developing strategy and key performance measures, establishing objectives for the operations units and delivering results across objectives, initiatives and programs of the operations team and greater organization. Reporting directly to the CEO, assists on all strategic, policy and tactical matters related to the company performance, department supervision, budgeting and control, and financial performance. Direct interaction with the Board of Directors and on company’s core team for M&A activities and acquisition integration. Show less



Progress Software

• France
• Machinery Manufacturing

• SVP - Global Field Operations

  • Apr 2012 - Sep 2014

  Bedford, MA Senior executive who led the global field operations organization, including sales, professional services, partners/channel, tech support and field marketing. Drove direct and indirect field teams that worked with thousands of partners and customers across the world as they develop, deploy and manage data-driven applications in the Cloud and on-premise using proven Progress technologies. Focused on addressing the current and future business and technology requirements for small… Show more Senior executive who led the global field operations organization, including sales, professional services, partners/channel, tech support and field marketing. Drove direct and indirect field teams that worked with thousands of partners and customers across the world as they develop, deploy and manage data-driven applications in the Cloud and on-premise using proven Progress technologies. Focused on addressing the current and future business and technology requirements for small, medium and enterprise direct customers, including rapid application development and flexible deployment, data connectivity and integration, big data and mobility. Engaged with senior customer executives to position the most efficient and financially beneficial Cloud options: public, private or hybrid. Oversaw the launch of an industry award winning global partner program, balancing the offerings for a 2,000+ ISV install base while initiating collaboration with global technology partners, OEMs, systems integrators and service providers to create and execute metric driven business and go to market plans. Executive dialogue and execution plans with service providers to grow the usage of their services to enhance their strategic relevance to their customers and provide differentiation and commoditization. Position Progress Pacific (PaaS) platform within their stack for social and mobile innovation, rapid delivery, leveraging data assets, security and compliance. Show less



Juniper Networks

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• SVP - Americas Enterprise Sales

  • Sep 2009 - Apr 2012

  Responsible for leading the company’s billion plus enterprise sales organization which includes the U.S., Canada, Latin America and Caribbean. As a member of Juniper’s Executive Staff team, collaborates closely with the group to ensure alignment and drive enterprise sales through the company's direct, indirect and distribution channel. Leadership for executing the company's strategic go-to-market plans in the Americas.



Microsoft

• United States
• Software Development
• 200 - 300 Employee

• VP - Sales, Marketing and Services (Latin America)

  • Jul 2007 - Sep 2009

  Senior executive responsible for the business management and execution of the financial goals for Microsoft’s billion+, 46 countries Latin American and Caribbean Region. Focus on the business management and execution of regional initiatives, driving operational excellence across all segments and implementing business innovation and customer satisfaction results.



Microsoft Singapore Pte Ltd

• Managing Director

  • 2002 - 2005

  P&L responsibility for all of Microsoft’s sales, marketing, services and support activities in Singapore. Country Manager of a local team that drove strategic business initiatives and business development throughout the country. Microsoft’s executive lead for all citizenship, community affairs and public relations initiatives and issues. Worked closely with Singapore government key contacts to influence policy decisions and partner on key country projects and events

• General Manager - Gulf States District (FL, AL, MS)

  • 1999 - 2001

IBM
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Various Sales Roles

  • 1982 - 1992