Sep 2020 – Oct 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Santa Cruz, California, United States

• Transformed a global communications technology company and led its $3.3B acquisition by HP.
• Led the global communications and collaboration technology company during the rapid expansion of hybrid work, strengthening Poly’s position in enterprise video collaboration and professional headset solutions.
• During my tenure Poly delivered 55% growth in adjusted EBITDA, expanded demand for enterprise collaboration devices worldwide, and navigated significant global supply chain disruption during peak hybrid-work adoption.
• Ultimately guided the company through its $3.3 billion acquisition by HP, integrating Poly’s hardware, software, and collaboration platform into HP’s broader ecosystem. Stock rose from $12 to an exit at $40.

Jun 2020 – Nov 2020 · 5 mos · Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

May 2019 – Jun 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo · San Francisco Bay Area

• Repositioned TiVo from a legacy DVR brand into a software, data, and IP platform.
• Led the strategic transformation of TiVo toward software platforms, data insights, and intellectual property licensing serving global media and technology companies.
• During this period TiVo delivered double-digit growth in key segments, including 16% growth in IP licensing and 18% growth in software and services, while product-segment adjusted EBITDA increased 47% year over year.
• Negotiated TiVo’s merger with Xperi at a 15% premium to shareholders, creating a combined technology platform expected to exceed $1 billion in annual revenue.

Aug 2018 – Present · 7 yrs 9 mos · Hybrid

• Angel investor and board advisor to technology, consumer and media companies and private equity funds. Commercial real estate and aviation related investments.

Dec 2015 – Oct 2018 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Atlanta Metropolitan Area

• Led one of the world’s most recognized weather media brands, reaching hundreds of millions of viewers through television and streaming distribution.
• Led the global weather media business during a period of rapid change in television distribution, overseeing the flagship Weather Channel television network along with its streaming and digital broadcast presence. Managed programming, advertising partnerships, and distribution relationships across cable, satellite, and emerging streaming platforms.
• During this period the Weather Channel continued to reach many millions of viewers globally, strengthening its position as one of the most widely distributed and trusted brands in weather coverage. The network’s journalism and severe-weather reporting received industry recognition including Emmy nominations, while consumer surveys repeatedly ranked the Weather Channel among America’s most trusted television news brands.
• Advanced the company’s strategy of expanding its reach across television, streaming, and digital broadcast platforms, reinforcing the Weather Channel’s role as a leading global media brand.

May 2015 – Nov 2015 · 6 mos

Mar 2013 – Mar 2015 · 2 yrs

• Oversee content acquisition and packaging, pricing, marketing, consumer products and offers, and advertising sales. $14 billion P&L.

Dec 2008 – Mar 2013 · 4 yrs 3 mos

• Managed acquisition and management of all TV content, on demand movies, and events for DISH Network, overseeing a $5 billion cost center.
• Led strategic packaging and pricing initiatives, contributing to $1 billion+ in revenue for the company.

Feb 2008 – Dec 2008 · 10 mos

Oct 2004 – Apr 2006 · 1 yr 6 mos

Oct 2004 – Jan 2005 · 3 mos

• Involved in a wide range of strategic projects involving investments, operations, and new business lines.

Sep 1999 – Nov 2003 · 4 yrs 2 mos

• • Led company growth from 2 to 30+ employees, securing $8M in venture funding.

Apr 1997 – Sep 1998 · 1 yr 5 mos

• Company grew from $13 million to $45 million in revenue during this period.

Jun 1994 – Apr 1997 · 2 yrs 10 mos

• Led strategy consulting teams with Fortune 500 companies in financial services, telecommunications, and publishing.