Mercedes
CEO - USA - iCEO #61172

Experience

Mercedes is a veteran corporate executive, former public company Board Chair, CEO, COO and independent board director with extensive cross-industry experience in IT, Telecom, Biotech and Utilities.

Major Achievements

Served as Chair & CEO of publicly traded biotechnology company for eight years: The provides cryopreservation services nearly quarter million clients worldwide in Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Tissue Practice (cGMP/cGTP) facility registered by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and accredited by AABB and ISO 9001:2008. • Increased client base by over 380% from 50K to over 240K • Increased revenue by 134% and net income by 320% • Achieved 10 consecutive quarters of profitability • Established 23 global license affiliates • Principal inventor and led commercialization of expansive intellectual property portfolio of proprietary stem cell technology • Executed revolutionary R&D agreements resulting in two advanced stage FDA clinical studies

Industry Sector Competencies

E-Commerce/Internet

IT/Computer Hardware

Telecommunications

Telecommunications

Media

Professional Objectives

Function: Independent Board Director; Chair; CEO

Sector: IT, Telecom, Biotech, Energy & Utilities

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: No

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time, part time, coaching on demand

Prefered Locations: U.S.

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

USA

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Professional)

Business development (Professional)

New product or service launch (Professional)

Geographical expansion (Professional)

Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)

Close down or sell off (Professional)