Rolf Schmitz

CollectiveCrunch operates an industrial internet cloud platform and sensor networks. Creating unique end 2 end ecosystems, delivering unexpected value to its customers. Working currently with cutting edge technologies in private, public cloud, data mining and artificial intelligence. Focus of the firm is to bring step-change improvements to the SmartCity and SmartAgriculture markets.

Head of Germany-Switzerland-Austria Region covering Media, Telecoms, Broadcast, Automotive and Consumer Electronics Built Sales Team including technical field support Successfully developed Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Germany and other leading Telcos and Broadcasters in region Key Account Management of Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Germany, Maxdome and Telecom Italia Worked with Film Studios, speaker and HiFi Manufacturers to drive the adoption of Dolby Atmos as a new high-end audio format and experience

Developed overall strategy and business plan, gained executive team backing and funding for major expansion of Dolby’s mobile ecosystem business plan Responsible for developing, defining and implementing Dolby’s global product, media and commercial strategy in the mobile segment Led global mobile team in matrix organisation, responsible for global revenue objectives and operational growth objectives Won several global key accounts Built the global cross-functional team to 30 employees

Responsible for developing, defining and implementing Dolby’s global music strategy, including gaining buy-in from internal stakeholders and building relationships to outside partners and customers In-depth analysis of b-to-b and consumer market requirements and trends in order to define an attractive, coherent and profitable long-term position Working with labels, artists and technology par Music Initiative was integrated into Mobile Segment end of 2008

Global responsibility for all Business Development activities in the Mobile / Wireless, PC, Internet and Gaming markets: - led global team of business development specialists to ensure the adoption of our technology - ensuring adoption and usage of our technology an all relevant platforms - working closely with the top handset OEMs and global wireless operators Coding Technologies estimates an installed base of 700mil handsets that natively support our aacPlus format.