Philippe Jardin

Quadrate was acquired by BackOffice Associates. Responsible for growth of the Quadrate product lines as a division of BackOffice Associates. * Increased global reseller network by an additional 12 partners through strategic alignment of goals and target market. * Achieved 24% increase in top line with reduced marketing funds and reduced sales force in first year, using simple marketing tools such as email campaigns and webinars.

Founded a company to develop and sell software utilities for the ERP software market, spearheading a completely new niche in marketplace that is now a well-known and lucrative market. Responsible for operations in the US, UK, Germany, France, Sweden and South Africa. Grew the business to several million dollars in annual revenue.

Mastermind behind the conceptualization and development of Microsoft technology-based e-business solutions in the US, Asia, Africa and Europe, including the development of several wireless-based solutions. Managed global support contract and technical account managers, Microsoft Pre-release programs, and Microsoft Early Adopter Programs.

Innovative leader behind the conceptualization and development of e-business solutions utilizing Novell technology with joint teams from marchFIRST AND Novell. * Developed SAP-Novell integrated solutions with a budget of $100M. Created 5 Novell solutions. * Uniquely showcased e-business solutions at tradeshows and customer events by using various catchy marketing strategies * Fulfilling a business development role in Africa, Europe and the US, managed sales, marketing and technical teams.

Managed SAP projects, including Implementation and configuration of SAP at customer’s site. (Whittman-Hart became marchFIRST) * Managed SAP consultants. * Implemented SAP at customer sites * Responsible for Business Development. * Served as a representative at SAP events.

Managed the US West Coast office with specific emphasis on the High-Tech industry. Responsible for business development, relationship management, and solutions design. Managed 30 staff members. * Performed implementations in these areas: FI, CO, Special Ledger, OIW, Report Writer * Served as certification instructor for the IBM / SAP FI / CO academy. * Developed and licensed new software for the marketing and sales of software products distributed by the company worldwide.

Responsible for the complete Information Systems requirements. * Spearheaded a SAP R / 3 implementation, realizing an impressive return on investment. * Revolutionized the systems, enabling the company to realize a strategic competitive advantage.

Responsible for the day-to-day operations, finances and strategic planning for the company, which owned nine magazines. Managed 200 staff members. * Grew the company by 150% in the first year, and sold the organization to a large international publishing house. * Served as representative of Southern African Publishing on the international FIPP Association and Executive member of the South African Independent Publishing Association.

General Manager - Services ==================== Responsible for special projects, including the building of a new campus and the move of the entire company to the new campus. Financial Operations Manager R&D ========================== Complete financial responsibility and project management.

Managed the operation and offices in South Africa, Australia, Madagascar and the UK. Responsible for strategic planning and management, business development and financial management. * Experienced 800% growth over three years. * Won “Miss World” account in Africa, two years in a row. * Designed logo and uniforms for South African National Cricket Team. * Managed launch of the largest Casino and Hotel complex in Africa.