Also known as: richard_french
Results oriented chief executive experienced in growth businesses and turnarounds. Worked in diverse markets and internationally (US, Europe, AsiaPacific). Leader of cross-cultural multi-functional teams. Skilled dealing with boardroom, customers, partners, media and employees. Bridged cross-cultural challenges and transformed organizations to deliver strong contributions to revenues and bottom line profits (Europe-US, US-Japan, Europe-Japan, Israel-US, Bull, Netmanage, Nokia, VA Linux). Restructured VC-funded startup, propelled consumer use from to K users, secured M in financing, reduced overhead and executed sale to Nokia. Executed turnaround of M loss to .M profit for media subsidiary of VA Linux, while doubling annual revenue from M to M. Secured financing, directed global sales and licensing efforts that generated M in new revenue, and generated M customers for Danish-based company seeking to relocate headquarters to US all within less than year. Delivering Expertise that Propels Company and Market Growth Specialties Strategic Planning Business Development International Market Expansion Sales Marketing Management Licensing Branding Multinational Teambuilding Organizational Leadership Business Models PL Accountability Debt Equity Financing RD, Product Management Strategic Partnerships Social
