Head of Strategy and Business Development, Nokia Siemens Networks
- Heads the Strategy and Business Development function at Nokia Siemens Networks
- Member of the company’s Global Executive Board
- Joined Nokia Siemens Networks in 2008
Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Queensland, Australia
- Chief Marketing Officer, Amdocs Inc, 2003-2008
- Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Groove Networks, 1999-2002
- Executive Vice President, Marketing, Platinum Technology, 1996-1999
- Vice President, Strategic Marketing, Business Development, Sterling Software, 1989-1996
- Product Marketing Manager, Digital Equipment Corporation, 1987-1989
- Account Manager, Product Manager, NCR Corporation, 1979-1987
Biography
Michael brings with him nearly 30 years of experience in the technology industry, and a strong background in telecommunications, software, technology and innovation, having held senior positions at hardware and software companies and in both start-up and multinational companies. He is known as a passionate leader with a proven record in developing great teams and helping transform companies.
Michael is Head of Strategy and Business Development at Nokia Siemens Networks. In this role, he is responsible for bringing clarity to the role that Nokia Siemens Networks will play in the market as it continues to evolve. He also directs the company’s strategic planning and investments; M&A program; and strategic alliances and partnerships. As a member of Nokia Siemens Networks’ Global Executive Management Team, Michael reports directly to the company’s CEO, Rajeev Suri.
Michael was previously Chief Marketing Officer at Amdocs Inc, the leading provider of software and services for many of the world’s largest operators. During his 5 years at Amdocs, he played a key role in leading the transformation of the company, addressing new markets, expanding the product line, and evolving the channel to address the rapidly changing needs of the telecom industry.
Between 1999 and 2002, he was the Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing, and an integral part of the start-up team at Groove Networks, a U.S. based software firm offering an enterprise collaboration platform, and one of the most successful start-ups of its time. Prior to this, he served in leadership positions across technology companies such as Platinum Technology, Sterling Software, and Digital Equipment Corporation in the United States and Australia.
Michael has a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Queensland, Australia.
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