STEPHANIE
CEO - USA - iCEO #93851

Experience

CMO, CRO and President of four different telecom and tech companies. I am an executive leader, advisor, and diversity advocate. I help companies unlock growth, transform markets, and lead through change. ​With 25+ years of experience from Fortune 500s to scaling startups, I specialise in strategic transformation through building high-performing teams and inclusive cultures.

Major Achievements

Capacity Magazine’s 100 Global Telecom Executives in 2020 and Top 20 Women to Watch in 2018 ​ ​Guided the GSMA through the COVID-19 crisis and transformed the marketing function to better rise to the mobile industry`s complex challenges. Executed a financial turnaround and supported the recovery of the organisation. ​ Marketing and Brand Strategy transformation at Colt Technology Services: Defined, led and executed an overhaul of marketing and brand, gaining industry-wide recognition for innovative go-to-market strategies, underpinning 20% of order intake. Led early-stage expansion efforts following Series D funding of a tech startup, driving critical growth initiatives. Doubled the sales & sales engineering function staff, created and staffed a marketing team, including a full rebrand in six months. ​ Strategic Growth at euNetworks: Led the go-to-market strategy and all operations ​ Advocacy for Women in Tech: Founded the European Women’s Network of a Fortune 500 company in 2013 and supported early corporate advocacy for the UN Girl Up Programme. I have consistently championed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through executive leadership and initiatives for women and girls in tech.

Industry Sector Competencies

IT/Computer Hardware

Software

Telecommunications

Private Equity

Professional Objectives

Function: COO, CRO, CEO, CMO, NED

Sector: TELECOM, TECH, IT SERVICES, MANUFACTURING;

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: No

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time, part time, coaching on demand

Prefered Locations: Paris but very malleable to travel.

Additional Professional Interests

Operational coaching on demand

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

France

USA

Operational Competencies

DEI strategy (Professional)

Business development (Professional)

New product or service launch (Expert)