Steve Searles

Strengths in this role: I am extremely organized and data driven allowing me to quickly and objectively understand diverse operational challenges. I compliment this with a high energy, collaborative and transparent approach to develop and implement optimized strategies to achieve corporate objectives. All while building a culture of passion, integrity and accountability so these results are repeatable and sustainable.

Industry Group: High Tech

Industry: Wireless

Years of experience: 30 years

Company name: Digital Global Systems

Company size: 30 employees

Role in this company: Reporting to CEO, managed all operational and administrative functions including HR, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Facilities, Customer Delivery, Customer Care, and Legal, Compliance and Risk Management. Worked with legal counsel to generate the award of over 100 patents. Implemented outsourced manufacturing, both domestic and offshore. Developed and implemented software licensing, distribution, support and maintenance strategy to both monetize and protect company technology.

Strengths in this role: Strategy, People Development and Management, International Business Development.

Industry Group: High Tech

Industry: Wireless

Years of experience: 30 years

Company name: Nortel

Company size: 100,000 employees

Role in this company: Accountable for global strategy and business development of $4B business unit. Improved operating margins from 0% to 40%. Managed a staff of 100 in 11 countries.

Strengths in this role: Vendor management, Procurement Strategy and Execution, Proposal Evaluation, Negotiation

Industry Group: High Tech

Industry: Wireless

Years of experience: 30 years

Company name: Nextel International

Company size: 20,000 employees

Role in this company: Managed large scale ($1B) procurement of new technology for wireless operations across 5 countries.