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Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer

SanDisk is an American manufacturer of flash memory products, including memory cards and readers, USB flash drives, and solid state drives.

Global technology executive with a consistent track record of improving operating performance and increasing shareholder value across a broad range of C-level leadership roles in multi-billion dollar companies. As General Manager (GM), successfully led technology businesses ranging from startup to almost $1B in revenue. Consistent achievement of above-market revenue growth and improved operating performance at IBM, Freescale, and SanDisk. Well-rounded executive with the ability to quickly win and retain stakeholder trust. Operational visionary and collaborative leader whose teams consistently produce successful, sustainable results.-Strategy and Operations – Drove 135%+ increase in market cap in two separate companies.-M&A – Led $40B in transactions including sale of two companies for $17B+ each.-General Management – Led company's fastest growing, highest margin ~$1B enterprise business.-Innovation – Launched startup businesses in two separate companies with $120M+ pipeline within one year.-Technology – Served as CTO and engineering head (respectively) at two leading technology companies, dramatically improving efficiency over 20% at each.-IP Licensing – Delivered $600M of IP revenue through licensing deals.-Finance – Drove $250M+ improvement in profit by directing currency hedging activities.-Communication Skills – Primary company spokesperson for business and technology media.