Experience

Woodseer Global | DividendMax - Investment Tools Ltd

• Co-Founder | Business Development Director

  • Nov 2016 - Present

  Our dividend forecast data is used by the world’s largest market makers, banks, hedge funds and index providers. Since 2011 we are a specialist data provider offering reliable dividend date and amount forecasts for use cases including: options pricing / trading, stock selection, income planning, index calculation and risk management. Our team is based across our offices in London and Vancouver, serving clients globally. Distribution partners for our data include FactSet, Morningstar, CBOE, Ultumus (Six), EDI and CRUX. I joined as a third Co-Founder in late 2016 and have overseen greater than 20x revenue growth (2016 to 2021). In my role as Chief Commercial Officer my focus is business development, client relationships and partnerships – in addition to the day-to-day operational work of a Co-Founder. + Woodseer Global: launched in January 2017, our hybrid algorithm+analyst gives accuracy at scale with unprecedented coverage. We forecast dividend dates and amounts for over 32,000 securities (equities, ADRs and ETFs; plus DIPs) across 5000+ indices in 100+ countries | www.woodseerglobal.com + DividendMax: launched in 2011, our retail investor focused platform with software analytics and forecast data covers 1,500+ securities across UK, Europe and US; DividendMax revenue grows organically over 50% YoY with minimal promotion | www.dividendmax.com Woodseer Global and DividendMax were acquired by OptionMetrics in March 2023. Show less



Minerva and Co.

• China
• Research Services

• Co-Founder | Non-Exec Director

  • Aug 2004 - Present

  I co-founded Minerva (formerly JETT customer experience) in Shanghai in 2004 and oversaw growth from 0-40 employees across Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou, securing clients including Apple, Disney, Gap, Calvin Klein and Virgin Atlantic. Winning and working with over 100 household name clients I was responsible for sales, strategy, product development, HR and investor relations. In 2015 I handed over to the management team and relocated back to London. I remain a shareholder and NED with no day-to-day responsibilities. Minerva continues as a leading brand in China delivering research, retail industry data and consulting for clients focused on exceptional customer experience delivery. We organised the successful China Customer Experience Conference in Shanghai in 2011 and are a two-times shortlisted finalist at the British Business Awards: for Creativity (2012) and Best Service (2014). http://www.minervaandco.com Show less



Entrepreneurs' Organization

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chapter Member | Chapter Board Member

  • May 2011 - Present

  I've been a member of EO since 2011 - initially in Shanghai, and in London since 2015. I've served on the Chapter Board in both cities. Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) is a high-quality support network of 14,000+ like-minded leaders across 61 countries. Founded in 1987, EO helps entrepreneurs achieve their full potential through the power of life-enhancing connections, shared experiences and collaborative learning. www.eonetwork.org I've been a member of EO since 2011 - initially in Shanghai, and in London since 2015. I've served on the Chapter Board in both cities. Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) is a high-quality support network of 14,000+ like-minded leaders across 61 countries. Founded in 1987, EO helps entrepreneurs achieve their full potential through the power of life-enhancing connections, shared experiences and collaborative learning. www.eonetwork.org


Microsoft
• United States
• Software Development
• 200 - 300 Employee
• Mentor

  • Mar 2016 - Apr 2017

MassChallenge
• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Mentor

  • Apr 2016 - Mar 2017

Sportmate
• Hungary
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Interim COO | Advisor

  • Jul 2016 - Oct 2016

THNK - School of Creative Leadership
• Netherlands
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Executive Program

  • Mar 2015 - Oct 2016

New Entrepreneurs Foundation
• Malaysia
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Mentor

  • Jan 2016 - Sep 2016

qaramel / lgcldesigns
• Co-Founder

  • Dec 2012 - Nov 2014

Startup Leadership Program
• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• Shanghai Fellow 2013/14

  • Sep 2013 - Aug 2014

AKQA
• United States
• Design
• 700 & Above Employee
• China Entry Consultant

  • May 2006 - Oct 2006

iqi
• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Co-Founder | Partner

  • Jun 2004 - May 2006

Kuan Capital
• China
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Associate

  • Jun 2003 - May 2004

Arc Worldwide
• United States
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee
• Account Manager: Digital

  • Mar 2001 - Feb 2003

Arnold Worldwide
• United States
• Advertising Services
• 200 - 300 Employee
• Account Manager

  • Mar 1999 - Feb 2001

MHA Qualitative Research Agency, London
• Research Executive

  • Jan 1998 - Mar 1999

VMLY&R
• Spain
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Runner

  • Sep 1996 - Feb 1997