1. Resume
DAVID JON MYERS
601 South Vulture Mine Road #17 • Wickenburg, Arizona 85390
(623) 219 6563 • davidjonmyers@yahoo.com
SENIOR INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE:
Business Development, Operations, Worldwide Sales, Marketing
Dynamic international business executive with +20 years of impressive history pioneering new
companies around emerging technologies, restoring profitability to failing organizations, and
optimizing business and channels across 5 continents. Increase shares in both new and mature
worldwide markets, designing and directing high-impact strategic plans. Maximize bottom-line
profits, while identifying revenue generating and cost saving opportunities. Minimize channel and
internal conflict, uniting all parties involved on common mission and goals. Overcome complex
cultural and industry obstacles, transforming corporate concepts into lucrative and workable
realities.
Strategic Planning • P&L • Start-Ups • Turnarounds • Global Business & Product Line Development
Market Penetration & Expansion • Bottom-Line Optimization • Partnership & Alliance Building
Joint Ventures • M&A • Worldwide Channel Development • Logistics • R&D • Legal • Negotiations
GERSON LEHMAN GROUP, Multiple Worldwide Locations • April 2015 – Present
Global Consulting firm that supports 1,000 + clients in multiple industry sectors. Works with cients
across key stages of decision making from Inspiration, Discovery, Validation, and Execution.
Council Member
Provided detailed confidential consulting to clients globally in multiple areas related to
communications infrastructure, network security, and data center implementation.
UNNACORP, Taiwan • November 2013 – April 2015
Regional Taiwan consulting firm that provided in-depth one-on-one and group business instruction
specically designed to meet clients required needs.
Business Instructor
Created curriculum and instructed Business courses to corporations in Hsinchu Science Park,
including Price Waterhouse Coopers and Qualcomm.
EDGECORE NETWORKS CORPORATION, Taiwan • November 2009 – November 2013
US$50M network infrastructure solutions provider focused on Ethernet Switching and Wireless
solutions for Campus, Datacenter, and Carrier applications.
Sr. Sales Manager
Led and oversaw all aspects of Sales, Marketing, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Tech Support for a
Latin America US$10M division with offices in Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina.
Major Contributions:
• Sold Mexico operations to local distributor, increasing regional channels and brand presence.
• Signed five new distributors throughout South America .
• Increased South America revenue from US$3M in 2010 to US$8M in 2011
PROFICIO GROUP, Hong Kong • January 2008 – October 2009
US$20M venture capital firm specializing in investing in emerging US technology companies and
developing channels within Asia.
Vice President
Spearhead strategic plans to drive business and revenue growth and establish business channels
throughout Greater China for 4 security companies: Develop channel strategies, quarterly forecasts,
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technical support and training programs, collaborating with system integrators and distributors.
Participate in joint sales calls between end users and channel partners.
DAVID JON MYERS • Page 2 • davidjonmyers@yahoo.com
Major Contributions:
• Closed 4 successful proof-of-concepts (POCs) within Telcos located in Greater China.
• Secured 5 vertical systems integrators in Taiwan, Hong Kong and China.
ACCTON TECHNOLOGY CORP., Multiple Worldwide Locations • Nov. 1994 – Jan. 2008
Leading global ODM manufacturer of internet protocol (IP) products for large multinational vendors.
Vice President & General Manager – SMC Networks, Irvine, California • June 2005 – Jan.
2007
Oversaw and directed all aspects of business operations for offices located in the Americas for
$60M subsidiary of Accton Technology. Supervised 90 professionals in Sales, Marketing, Supply
Chain, Tech Support, Finance, R&D, and MIS. Managed key relationships with national distributors,
ISPs, MSOs, and Telcos.
Major Contributions:
• Lowered losses from $6M in 2006 to $2M in 2007 and breakeven by 2008.
• Saved $20K per month, relocating American operations with minimal business disruptions.
• Cut $250K from annual costs, outsourcing HR operations.
• Oversaw and resolved Welte vs. SMC lawsuit; negotiated win-win settlement.
Director of Business Development, Hsinchu, Taiwan • January 2003 – June 2005
Designed and coordinated execution of strategic global business and corporate marketing plans for
Accton, new and existing subsidiaries, and joint ventures. Identified and secured partnerships.
Managed corporate acquisitions. Uncovered and aligned core competencies of subsidiaries.
Major Contributions:
• Played key role in creating joint venture with Phillips Consumer Group: Arcadyan.
• Wrote and negotiated contract between Skype and Accton for 1st
Skype-based wireless phone.
• Enabled Accton to become provider for global CATV operators providing data communications
for homes and offices, masterminding strategy and leading execution.
• Responsible for setting up terms and strategy with Skype for jointly developed wireless phone
President – SMC Networks Japan, Tokyo, Japan • March 2001 – December 2002
Led and oversaw all aspects of Sales, Marketing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Tech Support, and
Finance for Japanese $18M 2 tier channel business provider for data communication hardware.
Major Contributions:
• Restored profitability in 8 months to subsidiary that had lost $24M in 3 years and bankrupted
existing organization; had held 80% share to Accton’s 20% parent company share.
• Pioneered new company, SMC Networks Japan; generated $18M with 5% net profit by 2nd
year.
• Introduced new brand into market and phased out Accton brand with $0 lost revenue.
• Saved $70K per month, relocating facility and outsourcing all logistics to 3rd
party.
Senior Director, Hsinchu, Taiwan • January 2000 – February 2001
Managed all facets of strategic planning and operations to grow $148M business selling Ethernet
adaptors to major computer manufacturers worldwide; customers included IBM, Compaq, NEC,
Siemens-Fujitsu, and Dell. Directed 50-member team covering all Sales, Marketing, Support, R&D,
and Quality Assurance.
NOTE: Country & General Manager – Accton/SMC Networks Australia, Sydney, Australia (1999).
General Manager – Accton/SMC Networks North America, Multiple Locations (1997 – 1998).
Regional Marketing Manager – Accton Technology Corporation, Hsinchu, Taiwan (1994 – 1997).
Teacher – N.E.H.S., Bilingual Department, Hsinchu, Taiwan (1992 – 1994). Retail Merchandiser –
Shamrock Foods Corporation (1988 – 1992). Details on request.
