Bill Leasure Email Address

Owner

BOXX is the leading innovator of high-performance workstations and rendering systems for visual effects, animation, product design, engineering, architectural visualization, and more. Combining record-setting performance, speed, and reliability with unparalleled industry knowledge, BOXX is the trusted choice for creative professionals worldwide.

Entrepreneurial, results-driven executive with a demonstrated record of building semiconductor and software businesses in both startups and top-tier public companies. Expert in identifying markets and products, building and leading self-starter teams and delivering financial results. Extensive international experience in Asia and Europe including customer and strategic relationships. Broad range of market experience including semiconductors, optics and wireless industries. Strong M&A experience involving both buy side and sell side transactions. Strategic visionary with solid marketing, business development and sales skills. Selected Career Achievements: # Developed business plans for two networking semiconductor start-ups, both of which had successful exits, creating $99 million in value; staffed and drove design win programs to achieve large volume design wins with top-tier customers and negotiated the deals that guaranteed success. # Completed due diligence & go-to-market integration plan for Quest software acquisition ($2.4B) leading to foundational product portfolio of Dell’s Software Group (launched 2013). # Developed engagement strategy and led go-to-market and M&A integration activities for Dell’s launch of Force 10 Networking into the SMB market, achieving 50%+ CAGR versus industry average of 4% CAGR. # Negotiated global partnerships with Ericsson, Alcatel, NTT, and Fuji Xerox, doubling the size of ADC Telecommunications Global Broadband Systems Business. # Launched new business model at Intel focused on PC OEMs which became the foundation of the Network Products Division; closed design wins at Hewlett Packard/Compaq, IBM, and Dell. Core Competencies: * Business Planning & Execution * International Business Development * Capital/Funding Acquisition * Strategic Relationship Development * Mergers & Acquisitions * Product Development & Management * Go-To-Market Strategy * Tenacity