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Strengths:
- Defining new business models for the web
- New product innovation and ideation
- Creation of business plans and performance metrics
- Managing all aspects of business operations including finance, legal etc.
- Building, mentoring and managing high-performance teams
- Ongoing product management of platforms and services
- Strong knowledge of online European consumer markets and landscape
- Deep understanding of web technologies and trends
- Experience of iterative design and agile software development processes
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tsoosayLabs GmbH
Managing Director April 2007 - present
www.shopwindoz.com
I pitched the concept of ShopWindoz to investors, which led to me securing a first round of investment of 1 Million Euro. I was then hired to set up and run this new startup and to concieve and develop a new social commerce platform, ShopWindoz. I successfully built a team which included technical, sales & marketing, legal and financial staff. We launched the platform in 7 months, ahead of schedule and under budget. Today the platform already has over 200 sellers with new shops joining and sales being made daily.
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Yahoo!
Director of Product Development, Europe
May 2004 - June 2006
www.yahoo.com
Acting as part of the European management team, I led a multidisciplinary team of 40 people who were responsible for the creation, development and optimisation of Yahoo’s global platforms and search technologies. My focus was to extend Yahoo’s European product portfolio, which included both developing new products specific to Europe and localising US platforms. Key achievements were the roll out of an improved Yahoo! News platform, Yahoo! Sports, the new Yahoo! home page and the official FIFA worldcup web site. Whilst I was there Yahoo! acquired Kelkoo and so my remit expanded to manage this commerce platform and team based in Norway.
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Sapient
Director
February 2001 - May 2004
www.sapient.com
I was leading a team of 60 professionals with skills ranging from market research through to front end programming for this global Internet consulting firm. I was responsible in defining a global process and ensuring that solution quality was a key priority. I consulted with clients to identify opportunities in their markets to deliver innovative products and services. In addition, I was the ‘spokesperson’ for the User Experience community and ensured that Sapient maintained it’s position as a leading company by providing thought leadership and industry profile. During my time at Sapient I managed the team through challenging economic conditions, including major organisational changes and restructuring. Clients included: Opodo, Lucent Technologies, Hutchison 3G, UK Government, Vodafone, T-Mobile, Nissan, The Financial Services Authority and BP.
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Organic
Creative Director
July 1999 - January 2001
www.organic.com
I was hired to set up the European HQ for this large US agency specialising in online marketing and e-business solutions. I grew and developed a 30 people strong team in London, joining the company as employee number 3 during a time of fast growth and Internet boom. I was responsible for strategy and concept development, often pitching for new business. During my tenure I was a spokesperson for Organic, writing press articles, making TV appearances, speaking at events and building relationships with educational institutions. Clients included: BT, Daimler Chrysler, Emirates, Hewlett Packard, boo.com, eyestorm.com, Quip!, Etoys, and CDNow.
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Clarity (later to become part of Proxicom)
Creative Director
August 1997 - July 1999
I headed up the creative and front end technology team, developing both e-commerce solutions and online marketing campaigns for dot com’s as well as established corporate clients. I Grew a small team into a 20 person profitable operation producing award winning work. Clients included: The Carphone Warehouse, The Financial Times, Abbey National, Railtrack, BT, RSPB, NatWest Bank, Royal and Sunalliance, Waterstones, Fujitsu, Hutchison Telecom, Dolland and Aitchison.
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The Team
Head of New Media
September 1996 - August 1997
www.theteam.co.uk
Clients included: Creative Labs, Sony, BP, Cadence Design Systems, Nortel, Adobe and The National Health Service
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Hobsons Publishing (a subsidiary of the Daily Mail Group)
Head of New Media
May 1994 - August 1996
www.hobsons.uk.com
Responsible for the development of ‘Which University on CD-Rom’ the first interactive guide to further education in the UK.
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Project Multimedia
Multimedia Producer
March 1992 - April 1994
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Education:
Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design (91-92)
- Postgraduate studies in Computer Graphics
Chelsea School of Art & Design (82-85)
- BA (Hons) Degree in Graphic Design
- Passed with 2.1
Bournemouth & Poole College of Art (80-82)
- DATEC Diploma in General Art & Design
- Passed with merit
Beaminster Comprehensive School (75-80)
- O’ Levels
- Passed: English, Art, Biology
Vocational training:
Executive coaching – Yahoo! 2006
- Programme to extend leadership and communication skills
People Management - Sapient 2001
- Course to develop mentoring and management skills
Consultative Selling - Sapient 2002
- Course to develop consulting and client management skills
Media Training – Organic 2000
- Course to prepare for media communications and presentation
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