Michel Emelianoff

CEO/Managing Director with 30 years in developing and transforming technology businesses, with broad experience in BtoB, software/hardware and services.

• Strategic thinking: Strong ability to analyze market context and execution capabilities to build business strategies, leveraging models and technologies across industries (portfolio strategy, GTM strategies leveraging alliances, Product/Business model strategies)
• Business leadership: Led technology businesses of various sizes (from start-up to $1B revenue) to improved profitability through sales growth as well as cost optimization / operating model transformation
• Transformation agent: Demonstrated success driving change in product and services portfolios (Unified Communication/LAN switching) as well as business models and company structure
• Accountability for results: Demonstrated ability to deliver results in the midst of important changes (economic downturn, major organizational changes)
• Team leadership : Led multi-functional teams in complex and multicultural environments (50% time located abroad Germany/US/UK), including restructuring organizations, acquisitions and divestitures - built team enthusiasm and excitement by communicating ideas with conviction, and adapting to various audiences (unions, employees, customers, analysts)