| Open University, Masters | 2008 |
| Business |
Growth orientated dealmaker with international experience and M.B.A. working on all aspects of growing consumer internet, online education, e-learning, education technology and entertainment businesses. Focus is on business development, business strategy, marketing, sales and finance but includes general management, operations, content acquisition and internationalization. Strong experience in UK and USA in seed-stage companies (P3 Music), non-profits (PRS) and high-growth startups (ArtistWorks).
As Vice President of Global Business Development at ArtistWorks his primary focus is growing the business through content partnerships, strategic partnerships, marketing partnerships and revenue sharing deals. Deals secured include Google, YouTube, Ibanez, Yamaha and Marshall. He also advises the CEO and President on financing, deal negotiation, deal structuring, market analysis and business strategy formulation.
Specialties: Specialties: Business Development, Content Partnerships (YouTube,BBC,Sony,NHK), Partnership Marketing (Google,Yamaha,Marshall,BMW), Business Strategy, Negotiation, Financing, Deal Structure, International, Marketing, Brand Development, SEM, PPC, Affiliate Marketing, Public Relations, Talent Management, Start-Ups, E-Learning, Online Education