Linspire, Inc.VP Marketing
Dec. 2002 - Apr. 2006Responsible for all corporate marketing, production and channel training activities of leading consumer desktop Linux company, formerly known as "Lindows.com"
• As member of executive team, led marketing group of nine for 60-person company.
• Launched 2 major operating system versions in 30 months, including development of WW marketing themes, packaging/marketing materials, reseller and end-retail strategies, public relations, events, customer communications, promotions, training.
• Led team that developed and hosted annual industry event “Desktop Linux Summit” 2004, 2005, 2006.
• Owned production, inventory control and fulfillment for retail packaged products.