As an Executive Leader, my core value proposition is enterprise-wide transformation. I'm focused on where we want to go, how to get there, and what corporate infrastructure we’ll need to make that happen. I'm passionate about building the critical processes and infrastructure that effectively balance the need to support rapid growth and efficient scalability—and deliver real ROI—without overburdening the enterprise or making a growing organization overly process-heavy. Business transformation is much more than a matter of techniques, processes, or infrastructure strategies. Transformation is primarily a matter of getting the right people in the right jobs, and letting those people work creatively to drive rapid growth. That’s why, to transform the enterprise, we first need build a committed, talented culture of empowerment, learning, and risk taking. Throughout my career, I have therefore worked closely with my C-level executive peers to ensure that we hire people who can work with us—rather than work for us. I create hiring processes that bring in strong, talented, committed candidates who aren't afraid to take risks, try something new, build something new. That adds value across every aspect of the enterprise—while enabling senior leadership to focus on critical, strategic decision making. In addition, my experience is genuinely global. I've led teams across Europe, including Germany, Italy, France, the UK—as well as Japan, India, and Israel. I know how to transcend borders and cultures, and overcome the often unconscious misconceptions that can sideline the important work of multinational teams. This ability has ensured that my teams are focused on getting the job done—without getting lost in cultural minutiae and miscommunication. Finally, I’m enthusiastic about the business of technology, and leverage leading-edge solutions and methodologies to help grow business, create repeatable processes, and ensure both growth and sustainability.

COO @ Automation Anywhere has dedicated the last decade to driving the adoption of robotic process automation technology in leading Financial Services, BPO, Healthcare, Technology, and Insurance companies across more than 90 countries. Our intelligent process robots transform the way businesses operate, delivering complex business and IT work across a range of processes including procure-to-pay, quote-to-cash, HR administration, claims processing, and thousands of other front and back office processes. From June 2015 to Present (7 months) San Francisco Bay AreaAdvisory Board Member @ Founded in 1995, Analysis Team is a consulting firm with a clear mission: To enable clients to easily access information to drive key decisions that directly impact their bottom line. Services cover both the strategic and tactical levels of Business Intelligence, all with the end goal of delivering the right information to the right people at the right time. Business Intelligence has always been, and remains Analysis Team's only focus. From July 2014 to Present (1 year 6 months) San Francisco Bay AreaAdvisory Board Member @ QuizFortune is a REAL TIME trivia platform using mobile, social-gaming to serve engaging content to target audiences delivering deep, measurable engagement & facilitating brand interaction. The Company's mission is to deliver the world’s ULTIMATE trivia gamification platform for mobile social apps, enhancing brand engagement while giving players competitive & sharable trivia games...to blaze a trail in mobile social gaming! QuizFortune is designed to enhance a business's brand engagement through gaming, helping to build brand awareness, visibility, customer loyalty, engagement & revenue streams. From January 2015 to June 2015 (6 months) Chief Executive Officer @ Recognized entrepreneurial opportunity, acquired 50-year old business, and established new enterprise specializing in high performance racing parts and services. Developed strategic alliances and built a SPEC Mustang race car to compete in local SCCA road racing. Directed 8 employees and $1.25M P&L. Business is now closed. From June 2011 to January 2014 (2 years 8 months) Chief Executive Officer @ Mobile, CE and online music start-up based in Copenhagen, Denmark, featuring “moodagent” that compiled music playlists segmented by emotional attributes. Recruited to company to move headquarters from Denmark to US, obtain VC funding and expand presence and bring innovative business to global market. Formulated strategic plan and business models, and established operating infrastructure in cooperation with BOD and founders. Orchestrated launch of mobile music playlisting service and application for consumer downloads on Nokia, iPhone and Android devices. Directed team of 16 in Denmark and US. • Secured European private and angel investments. • Led global B2B licensing and sales efforts that drove $1M+ in new revenues. • Attracted more than two million customers worldwide through Nokia and iPhone app stores. • Won multiple industry awards plus 2 Webby nominations From August 2009 to July 2010 (1 year) San Francisco Bay AreaHead of New Businesses @ Joined Nokia as part of the acquisition of Avvenu. Following integration of Avvenu into Nokia, was asked to lead four global teams (Connected Digital Home, Personal Connectivity, Nokia Sports Tracker, New Business Development) in driving new business opportunities and business models with accountability for P&L, R&D, product management and marketing. Directed 100-person division across Finland, the UK and US. Traveled extensively throughout Europe, India and Asia. • Exceeded new business targets, driving more than 20 million units of new device sales. • Formalized strategic partnerships with world-class brands, including Sony, EMC/Iomega, Cisco/Linksys, and Philips. • Formed sports alliances with category leaders, such as Polar and Salomon. • Spearheaded entry into global sports and fitness market, subsequently spinning off business in conjunction with Finnish government initiative. • Created social online and mobile community that generated three million downloads. • Built consensus across complex multi-national organization, improving road maps and elevating country- level market opportunities. • Optimized performance across multi-cultural Finnish, US and UK teams. • Successfully re-engineered business processes, improving product usability and installation from 20 clicks to 0. From December 2007 to July 2009 (1 year 8 months) San Francisco Bay AreaChief Executive Officer @ Avvenu, Inc. was acquired by Nokia on December 4th 2007. Recruited to restructure company and provide strategic direction. Launched file and photo sharing service and established personal music streaming service from consumer's own iTunes collection. Directed entry into consumer market and established revenue model. • Leveraged partnerships with Palm and Motorola, elevating consumer usage from 0 to 300,000 users. • Secured $5M+ in investments and loans. • Slashed overhead 40% and improved operating efficiency and financial viability. Added new revenue streams. • Orchestrated exit strategy in collaboration with BOD. Executed sale to Nokia. From April 2006 to December 2007 (1 year 9 months) San Francisco Bay AreaGeneral Manager & SVP @ (Formerly Sourceforge Inc., VA Software, VA Linux, OSTG, OSDN) Orchestrated strategic business plan. Rebuilt and led 140-person team comprised of five editorial teams, operations, development, advertising sales, subscription sales and e-commerce retail sales. Improved sales and operations performance. Changed revenue recognition for GAAP and SOX compliance. Implemented financial accountability. • Reversed six quarters of declining revenue to 10 quarters of growth, doubling revenue and converting $11M loss to $2.5M profitability across all three businesses – online advertising, retail e-commerce and subscriptions. • More than doubled annual revenue – from $10M to $24M – exceeding expectations. • Propelled registered membership of Slashdot and Sourceforge.net from 90,000 to 1.5 million. • Assumed interim leadership over software marketing and engineering departments during transition from VA Linux to VA Software. From January 2001 to May 2004 (3 years 5 months) San Francisco Bay AreaSVP & General Manager, Emerging Division @ Recruited to acquire Israeli technology, establish business model, implement initial market entry and then fold new group into established company. Defined strategy, targets, and business models, focused on remote desktop connectivity software with emphasis on remote learning and support. Led cross-functional team of 50 sales, marketing, product management and development professionals in the US and Israel. • Revitalized stagnant business unit and drove revenue from $600K to $2.5 million in one year. • Incubated web-enabled marketing, sales and support solutions to replace traditional customer service models. From December 1998 to December 1999 (1 year 1 month) San Francisco Bay AreaPresident & CEO @ Led VC-funded software startup focused on Java desktop application development. Executed funding, management staffing & strategy transition. Initiated 3rd round of funding. From February 1998 to June 1998 (5 months) San Francisco Bay AreaVice President Enterprise Platforms Division @ Led 200 employee division consisting of partner porting for all Oracle products, joint marketing with key partners and embedded sales to top partners. Managed engineering, porting, marketing and sales relationships with top hardware vendors (Sun, HP, IBM, DEC, Compaq). • Achieved revenues of $1.8 billion, improving margins from 15% to 20%. • Eliminated or defused competitive relationships within the partner community. • Spearheaded establishment of single port for all Intel/Unix platforms, enabling re-deployment of people to strategic projects and saving 25% in headcount costs (~$1M). From February 1994 to February 1998 (4 years 1 month) San Francisco Bay AreaVice President Software Business & Various Product Line Positions @ Created and led global software business. Led 500-employee US software operations. • Saved $10M by restructuring unprofitable workstation hardware line. • Grew revenues from $30M to $145M by launching three new product lines. • Cut time to market from 18 months to one year by creating first cross-functional core team in company history. From July 1989 to December 1993 (4 years 6 months) Greater Boston Area

B.Math @ University of Waterloo Richard French is skilled in: Product Management, Strategic Partnerships, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Business Modeling, New Media, Licensing, R&D, Revenue & Profit Growth, Cost Accounting, P&L Accountability, Mobile Devices, Leadership, Software Engineering, Marketing Strategy