CEO

• Oct 2019 - Present

Led by industry veterans and powered by millennials, 4WRDinnovation is an innovative startup backed by a 30 years track record of achievements. We are leaders in industrial and consumer IoT, with expertise which spans from drafting the product concept to turning data into actionable insight, leveraging AI-powered analytics. 4WRDinnovation is a Clarence Bridge Capital's portfolio company. Led by industry veterans and powered by millennials, 4WRDinnovation is an innovative startup backed by a 30 years track record of achievements. We are leaders in industrial and consumer IoT, with expertise which spans from drafting the product concept to turning data into actionable insight, leveraging AI-powered analytics. 4WRDinnovation is a Clarence Bridge Capital's portfolio company.

Managing Director

• Feb 2018 - Present

Clarence Bridge is a private investment vehicle focused on acquiring and operating small medium enterprises with a proven history. We are entrepreneurs, looking to lead one business at a time into the future and extend its legacy. We step in to stay, for the long term. Clarence Bridge is a select team of entrepreneurs and investors, with extensive management experience and access to significant capital. Our global partner network of high net worth individuals, family offices and institutions, extends even further the investment capacity and represents a formidable platform for the internationalisation of any acquired business. Find more about us on www.clarencebridge.com Show less

Board member - Trustee

• Jan 2019 - Present

Managing Director

• Mar 2017 - Present

Game changing pool of independent network-connected Senior Advisors, with truly global reach. We are active in the deal origination space of the private equity industry, with focus on the lower mid-market. We also support investors, executives and boards in key decision making: strategy, growth, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, internationalisation, governance. Find more on: www.ababay.com Game changing pool of independent network-connected Senior Advisors, with truly global reach. We are active in the deal origination space of the private equity industry, with focus on the lower mid-market. We also support investors, executives and boards in key decision making: strategy, growth, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, internationalisation, governance. Find more on: www.ababay.com

Sloan Fellow 2017

• Dec 2016 - Dec 2017

SLOAN is a world-class Programme offered only amongst three top Business Schools globally - MIT, Stanford and London Business School. Focusing on strategy, leadership and entrepreneurship, it is taught over 12 months on a full time basis and is specifically designed for senior executives and entrepreneurs. SLOAN is a world-class Programme offered only amongst three top Business Schools globally - MIT, Stanford and London Business School. Focusing on strategy, leadership and entrepreneurship, it is taught over 12 months on a full time basis and is specifically designed for senior executives and entrepreneurs.

COO - XTEL Solutions

• Feb 2013 - Oct 2016

XTEL, now part of Kantar, is the world's leader in software solutions for the consumer goods industry sales automation. Find more on www.kantarretail.com/xtel. I joined XTEL when it was an independent company, to lead the operational turnaround and get the business ready for a strategic buyer, that lately resulted to be Kantar, WPP Group. The key drivers to turn a flat local business into a fast growing global player, have been internationalisation and strategic partnerships - we achieved global delivery capabilities while streamlining internal processes, productivity and organisation. Show less

Business Unit Director

• 2009 - Jan 2013

Lead the “Manufacturing and Distribution” sector at country level, driving its financial and strategic development, while expanding and consolidating the client portfolio.

Client Manager

• 2006 - 2009

Lead all the client relevant delivery and business development initiatives. Manage relationship to encourage new and recurrent business opportunities.

Project Manager

• 2004 - 2006

Manage BPR and IT projects. Support commercial propositions. Lead project teams.

Management Consultant, Supply Chain

• 2000 - 2004

Lead major streams of BPR projects, with accountability on operational results. Lead project teams. Lead major streams of BPR projects, with accountability on operational results. Lead project teams.

Team Leader, Engineering.

• 1998 - 2000

Lead a product development team, within the Eurofighter defense international program. Lead a product development team, within the Eurofighter defense international program.

Navy Officer

• 1996 - 1997

Information Technology support to Navy engineering departments. Information Technology support to Navy engineering departments.

Intern

• 1995 - 1996

Researcher in safety and reliability engineering.8 months internship within an international environment. Developed a safety centric product development methodology. Researcher in safety and reliability engineering.8 months internship within an international environment. Developed a safety centric product development methodology.