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I am an international executive with 25 years in multinational corporations, having led growth in technology and IT sectors and lived and worked across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. I have served as President & CEO of a joint venture generating up to CAD 32 million in annual revenue and have steered P&L and strategic growth in SME, startup, and business units. I co-founded a quantum computing startup, secured pre-seed VC funding and public grants, and built a global advisory and consulting practice. I speak English, Spanish, and French, and regularly present at conferences in multiple languages.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Fluent
Work Experience
Advisory Board Member and Interim CEO at APMAC Consulting
September 1, 2025 - PresentStrategic management consulting for SMBs with interim leadership assignments.
Executive Coach and Leadership Development at The Executive Committee (TEC Canada)
July 1, 2025 - PresentExecutive coaching and leadership development; chairing a peer advisory group of CEOs and business leaders in Metro Vancouver.
CEO and Co-Founder at Sil Q Connect
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025Full-stack solutions for quantum computers networking infrastructure; joint venture spanning Vancouver and Sherbrooke; led fundraising and partnerships.
CEO and Co-Founder at Sil Q Connect
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025Foundation & organizational setup; led first pre-seed funding from three internationally renowned VC firms; managed non-lab work, second funding round, public grants, technological partnerships, P&L and budget; Entrepreneur-in-Residence at QV Studio (quantum technologies accelerator).
Chair at The Executive Committee (TEC Canada)
July 1, 2015 - PresentExecutive coaching and leadership development; building and facilitating a peer advisory group of CEOs and business leaders in Metro Vancouver.
Chair, The Executive Committee at TEC Canada
July 1, 2015 - PresentExecutive coaching and leadership development; building a peer advisory group of CEOs and business leaders.
CEO and Co-Founder at SilQ Connect
July 1, 2014 - July 1, 2025Co-founded a startup focused on quantum computer networking; established organizational setup; secured pre-seed funding from 3 international venture firms and pursued public grants; led non-lab activities including further funding rounds, partnerships, and P&L.
CEO and CO-FOUNDER at Sil Q Connect
July 1, 2014 - July 1, 2025Foundation and organizational setup for a quantum computing networking infrastructure company; led 1st pre-seed funding, ongoing fundraising, and partnerships; also served as Entrepreneur-in-Residence at QV Studio.
CEO and Chairman at Rigas Karte, LLC (subsidiary of Conduent)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2022Led a Latvian public transit PPP; financed, built, operated and transferred (BOT) a CAD 200M mass transit e-ticketing system; managed a $32M urban mobility and smart infrastructure company; achieved IRR > 20% over 10 years and high passenger satisfaction.
CEO and CHAIRMAN at RIGAS KARTE, LLC (Latvia HQ) / Conduent
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2022Led a $32M urban mobility and smart infrastructure venture; PPP with Latvian transit authority; oversaw funding, partnerships, and 13-year BOT project; delivered strong revenue growth and shareholder value; licensed as an Electronic Money Institution; served as FFTAs advisor.
Global Key Accounts Director at Telediffusion de France (TDF)
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2009Managed automated fare collection systems; led negotiations for multi-country contracts and JV agreements; closed $30M technology sales and $200M operating revenue; led consortium for Budapest fare modernization ($43M).
Global Key Accounts Director, Public Transit Division at Conduent
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2009Led commercial, legal, financial and technical negotiations for international public transit contracts; closed USD 30M technology sales and USD 200M operations revenue. Headed the consortium for the Budapest fare modernization project (USD 43M). Managed B2B and B2G opportunities and developed growth across multiple markets.
Global Key Accounts Director at Valence (Public Transit Division), France
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2009Led automated fare collection solutions; closed $30M technology sales and supported $200M operations revenue; led consortium for Budapest modernization ($43M); directed B2B-B2G bids in multiple markets.
Global Key Accounts Director at Public Transit Division, VALENCE, FRANCE
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2009Led major public transit projects, PPPs, and large-scale bidding in Europe and beyond.
Country Business Unit Director at Telediffusion de France (TDF)
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2004Responsible for Telecommunications and Multimedia divisions in Mexico City; managed sales budgets and project delivery; led a 2-year US$35M contract with Telmex and a US$2M contract for 300 internet kiosks.
Country Business Unit Director, Telecommunications and Multimedia Divisions at Conduent
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2004Responsible for sales budgets and project delivery for payphones and public internet kiosks; led a team of 40 employees; delivered a USD 35M Telmex contract over 2 years and a USD 2M contract for 300 internet kiosks; expanded market share in mature markets.
Country Business Unit Director at Telecommunications and Multimedia Divisions, Mexico City
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004Sales budget and project delivery for payphones and public Internet kiosks; managed a 40-person local team; delivered USD 35M Telmex contract over 2 years and USD 2M for 300 Internet kiosks.
Country Business Unit Director at Telecommunications and Multimedia Divisions
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004Country-focused leadership in Mexico City, directing sales budgets and project execution.
Regional Sales Manager and VP Sales & Marketing at Telediffusion de France (TDF)
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2001Opened after-sales support office in Hanoi after winning a payphone system contract with VNPT; coordinated Value-Added Resellers in Taiwan, Singapore and South Korea; pursued B2B and B2G opportunities in Canada, Ireland, South Africa, Argentina and Eastern Europe (notable wins).
Regional Sales Manager and VP Sales & Marketing at Valence, Telediffusion de France (TDF)
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2001Led regional sales for automated fare collection systems; built partnerships with Value-Added Resellers in Taiwan, Singapore and South Korea; won the Hanoi VNPT contract for after-sales support; contributed to international bids in Canada, Ireland, South Africa, Argentina, and Eastern Europe (wins across multiple bids).
Regional Sales Manager and VP Sales & Marketing at Valence
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001Led regional sales in Southeast Asia; opened after-sales support in Hanoi; coordinated Value-Added Resellers in Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea; won contracts across Canada, Ireland, South Africa, Argentina, and Eastern Europe (~$6M).
Regional Sales Manager and VP Sales & Marketing at Telecommunications and Multimedia Divisions
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001Regional leadership across Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) and China (Hong Kong) driving growth in telecom & multimedia solutions.
CEO and Chairman, RIGAS KARTE, LLC (Conduent subsidiary) at Conduent
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2022Led a $32M urban mobility and smart infrastructure company delivering city-wide transit solutions; PPP with Latvian public transit and Canadian partners; achieved after-tax profits of $8M, double revenue growth, high passenger satisfaction, and led licensing as an Electronic Money Institution; managed a multicultural team and engaged high-level stakeholders including parliament members, ministers, and executives.
Regional Sales Manager and VP Sales & Marketing at Valence, Telediffusion de France (TDF)
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998Early career role building regional sales networks and delivering payphone solutions in Asia-Pacific and Europe.
CEO and Chairman of the subsidiary RIGAS KARTE, LLC at Conduent - Latvia JV / RIGAS KARTE, LLC
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2022Led a joint venture between Conduent and the Latvian public transit client to finance, build, operate and transfer (13-year BOT) a mass transit contactless e-ticketing system (CAD 200M). Drove a $32M urban mobility and smart infrastructure portfolio delivering city-wide transit solutions for 500,000 daily users; achieved profitability with after-tax profit of $8M, dividends, and IRR above shareholders' expectations. Licensed as an Electronic Money Institution and managed a multicultural local team with a high retention rate; engaged with Parliament, ministers, City Council, and media to ensure project success.
Export Sales Manager at TELEDIFFUSION DE FRANCE (TDF)
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998Directed export sales across multiple regions, securing key contracts.
International Sales Manager at ALCATEL TELSPACE - Satellites Division
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996Led international sales activities for satellite systems; multi-region bid leadership and negotiations.
International Sales Manager at TELEDIFFUSION DE FRANCE (TDF)
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996Led international sales activities for the national TV & radio broadcasting company.
Frequency Planning Engineer at Alcatel Telspace – Satellites Division
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1994Engineering role in satellite frequency planning and related activities.
Frequency Planning Engineer at ALCATEL TELSPACE - Satellites Division
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994Frequency planning engineering in satellite systems.
Pre-Sales Engineer at Alcatel Telspace – Satellites Division
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1990Pre-sales engineering support for satellite solutions.
Pre-Sales Engineer at ALCATEL TELSPACE - Satellites Division
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1990Early career role focusing on pre-sales engineering for satellite communications.
Education
Executive MBA at EM Lyon Business School
January 11, 2030 - May 28, 2026MSc in Telecommunications Engineering at IMT Atlantique (École Mines-Télécom)
January 11, 2030 - May 28, 2026Executive MBA at EM Lyon Business School
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2026MSc in Telecommunications Engineering at IMT Atlantique (École Mines-Télécom)
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2026Certificate in Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy at MIT Sloan School of Management
June 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023MSc in Telecommunications Engineering at IMT Atlantique (École Mines-Télécom)
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2026Executive MBA at EM Lyon Business School
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2026Certificate in Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School of Management
June 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023Executive MBA at EM Lyon Business School
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2026MSc in Telecommunications Engineering at IMT Atlantique (École Mines-Télécom)
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2026Major in Opto-electronics and Microwaves at IMT Atlantique
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2026MBA / MSc at EM Lyon / IMT Atlantique
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2026Qualifications
Certificate: Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy
June 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023Executive MBA
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2026Certificate in Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy
June 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023Certificate in Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy
June 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023French Foreign Trade Advisor (Pro bono)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2019Industry Experience
Telecommunications, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Government, Media & Entertainment, Transportation & Logistics
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