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• Drive partnerships and opportunities leveraging expertise in global markets and multiple domains, digital operating models, data and advanced analytics, GenAI, BPO, business and management consulting, advisory and other professional services
• Extensive experience helping clients deploy and monetize innovative business models with competitive, ethical and secure AI and data-led solutions producing new income streams, increasing productivity and improving customer/total experience
• Successful in start up, corporate and field environments, with several assignments both in Europe (including 5 years as an expat in France) and the Americas, exceeding objectives for global expansion and growth
• MBA, International Business - The George Washington University; MA and BA, Spanish and Italian - Middlebury College. Also fluent in French with working knowledge of Portuguese; US Citizenship 
Thomas Pearce is an award-winning digital interactive director with a rare combination of technical, creative and leadership expertise. He has over 20 years in digital product development, including 15+ years successfully leading multidisciplinary creative and technology teams. He has worked with many recognizable brands such as: Ford, GM, Chrysler, Stellantis, Kia, Jaguar, Landover, Mazda, Volvo, Seagate, Google/YouTube, Roxio, Napster, Conseco, BestBuy, Epsilon, and Thomson Reuters.
Currently, Thomas is the Senior Director at J.D. Power and is responsible for the delivery of highly-creative and scalable digital user experiences (UX/CX), as well as directing the “go-to team” for Research and Development (R&D), sales support, and marketing. Thomas has a passion for tackling complex digital interactive concepts, growing leaders, and bringing innovative ideas to life. He has set the bar high with his strong vision and fiercely positive attitude, which in turn, has resulted in highly successful and profitable initiatives.
He graduated with honors from the University of Minnesota, received multiple Dean’s list awards, and was an inducted into Phi Kappa Phi, the oldest and largest collegiate honor society. Thomas earned his MBA from St. Scholastica | Stender School of Business and Technology and has post-bachelor education from many institutions including; Carlson School of Management, Nielsen Norman Group (UX), and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - Sloan School of Management.
When Thomas is not at work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, Nordic skiing, running, roller skiing/blading, hiking, kayaking, and many other outdoor activities.
www.ThomasPearce.com 
Broad-spectrum B2B marketing leader with experience and skills well suited to launching startups and growing early-stage companies. I have great people skills and the ability to lead and mentor to grow new business and expand into new markets.
SELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Built the institutional marketing function at Winklevoss twins’ crypto exchange Gemini, establishing valuable new footprint and revenue for the company in multiple institutional market segments.
Worked with the founding team at blockchain fintech/wealthtech startup BITRIA to launch their crypto portfolio management platform for wealth and asset managers. BITRIA was acquired by Gemini.
Led marketing at network automation startup Sedona Systems to secure first high-profile Fortune 100 customers including Verizon, AT&T Mexico, and Vodafone. Sedona was acquired by Cisco Systems.
Grew marketing at optical networking startup CALIENT Technologies leading to 100% YOY revenue growth over three years and breakthrough sales in hyperscale data centers (Google).
Built multiple new startup businesses within larger firms (Commscope, Broadcom, ADVA Optical, Ericsson), opening up new market segments and revenue streams.
EXPERTISE and SKILLS
➡️ Extensive early-stage experience (Gemini, BITRIA, Sedona Systems, Calient, ADVA)
➡️ Broad range of industry experience - Fintech, Blockchain, Crypto / Web3, Networking, Telecom
➡️ Leader and mentor who motivates team members to do their best work
➡️ Expert communicator with excellent presentation and written communication skills
➡️ Marketing Plan Development, Brand Strategy, Positioning, Messaging
➡️ Product Launches, PR & Media Outreach, Analyst Relations
➡️ Content Strategy and Event Planning 
