Cross-Functional
Executive & Innovation Leadership
I bridge departmental divides by fluently speaking the language of innovation, marketing, and operations.
Many businesses struggle with disconnected innovation, marketing, and operations. My 25+ years of experience—spanning senior leadership roles in R&D, digital marketing, intellectual property, and IT—provide the integrated leadership solution to bridge these gaps. I've consistently led teams from concept to market—whether building web applications, designing products, or protecting new ideas. I specialize in aligning diverse departments and optimizing cross-functional workflows.
Whether it's delivering breakthrough innovations, transforming interdepartmental operations, or developing go-to-market strategy, I provide the strategic impact of a combined CTO, CMO, or COO without the full-time commitment. For smaller organizations, this means I can effectively wear multiple hats, consolidating the costs involved in hiring separate executives for each business function.
Expertise Across Disciplines
$15B+ Product Revenue
Designer of products like Titleist Pro V1 & Pro V1x golf balls, breakthrough polymer materials, and fastener technologies yielding billions in sales
Digital Portfolio Management
Built and managed web properties like titleist.com, pinnaclegolf.com, and cobragolf.com. Architected custom apps & multilingual content solutions
150+ US Patents
Inventor and product development leader delivering profitable innovation across sporting goods, automotive, and marine industries
Fortune 500 Strategic Negotiations
Cultivated strategic partnerships with industry leaders including Ford, Tesla, Stanley Black & Decker, DuPont, and Dow Chemical.
Executive Leadership
Executive oversight of Marketing, R&D, IT, Intellectual Property Strategy, and Manufacturing functions across multiple industries
Distinguished Lecturer
Harvard-educated graduate recognized with Distinguished Lecturer award for excellence in Computer Science and Digital Media instruction
Complete Executive Background
25+ Years Fortune 500 Leadership
My cross-functional executive experience spans sectors like automotive, sporting goods, and technology. This includes successfully leading product innovation, digital marketing, intellectual property strategy, and operations management, often through strategic partnerships with global manufacturers and Fortune 500 companies.
Industry Recognition
As a prolific inventor, I've created several profitable, industry-transforming products that generate billions in ongoing revenue, building a patent portfolio that extends across golf ball technology, automotive manufacturing, and digital innovation.
Teaching Excellence
As a Harvard Extension School Distinguished Lecturer, I designed and taught a programming course that challenged both technical and design-minded students to create and manipulate audiovisual media through code.
Why Cross-Functional Leadership Matters
Most growing companies struggle because their departments operate in silos:
Common Coordination Failures
- IT builds solutions Marketing can't effectively use or optimize
- Product teams innovate without Legal/IP protection or commercial strategy
- R&D operates disconnected from manufacturing constraints and market requirements
- Innovation happens in isolation from business strategy and operational capacity
Strategic Solution
I fix these costly disconnects because I bridge these departmental gaps. I've personally led all these functions at the Fortune 500 level. My approach ensures every initiative serves your bigger business picture while still hitting each department's specific goals. I help companies across different industries, from technology and sporting goods to advanced manufacturing, truly work together for maximum impact and sustained growth.
Ready to Discuss Your Strategic Challenges?
Whether you're managing Fortune 500 complexity or startup agility, the same cross-functional strategic thinking that delivers breakthrough innovations and operational excellence can optimize your organization's performance and growth trajectory.