Mike Edwards

• Developed and executed the global commercial strategy involving licensing of key Intellectual Property in the areas of advanced materials. • Negotiated multiple commercial licensing agreements at CXO level with global market-leading (Fortune 500) companies in semiconductor, ophthalmics/optics, agro-chemical and adhesives companies. • Developed and executed the strategic direction and evolution of the company in cooperation with CEO/CFO and investors/directors. • Led the commercial implementation of ISO 90

• Successfully negotiated and effectively managed global $M contracts with leading manufacturers including Dell, HP and Samsung for the provision of a range of customised RF solutions. • Delivered significant sales growth to $2M in year 1, growing to $6M in year two with licensing & product sales to major Corporate OEMs in the mobile phone, wireless, PC and Consumer product businesses. • Fully accountable for the establishment and management of the sales and product marketing activities requiring the devel

• Delivered management/marketing direction and strategic sales support to a number of international clients in high-technology sales, including Silicon7 (Korea) , Tvia (USA), Dane-Elec (France), Abacus, Proton Design and Antenova (all UK). Specific programs of note include: o Long term interim assignment at Abacus to integrate two industrial component distribution companies o One year interim assignment at Dane-Elec to close UK warehouse and provide FMCG sales direction for memory cards to retail – DSG, Tes

• Drove sales in the UK regional operation of ~100 staff with sales and P&L responsibility to approximately £300Mpa with 4 successive growth periods. • Successfully secured and effectively managed contracts with leading high profile customers including IBM, Dell, Compaq, GPT, Motorola, Sony and Samsung for the provision of a range of components including design and complex supply-chain solutions (ship from line, BTO). • Selected to establish and manage a centralised pan-European marketing team (based in Düs