Karl
CEO - UK - iCEO #51407

Experience

Founder of two tech and one cleantech start-ups, all exited profitably by trade sale.I became CEO of one of these businesses after trade sale and led to IPO. Turnaround of three VC backed technology companies, leading to two more trade sales and one IPO.

Major Achievements

First start-up resulted in trade sale to Microsoft at 13.5x return on investment. Second start-up privately funded with £250k, exited at £10 million value.

Industry Sector Competencies

E-Commerce/Internet

IT/Computer Hardware

Software

Systems Integration

Telecommunications

Cleantech

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO

Sector: Cleantech, software, hardware

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: UK, Europe, Middle East

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

UK

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Expert)

Business development (Expert)

Acquisition and shadow management (Expert)

New product or service launch (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)

Close down or sell off (Professional)

Pre or post investment audit (Professional)