Fred Ledbetter

Award-winning, strategic marketing and commercial operations executive with significant success in driving business strategy and change for global telecommunications industries. Develop and implement highly successful initiatives while building strong partnerships with business leaders to scale organizations for growth. Build, mentor and direct cross-functional, high-performance teams. Adept in developing strong relationships at all levels. Examples of my achievements include: • Increased shareholder stock value from $54 to $104 in three years; strengthened buyer enthusiasm for purchase. • Reduced headcount 30%, increased revenue on aggregate 100%, and reduced expense by creating post-merger integration (PMI) plan. • First to market best new technology products, creating profitable new global Internet revenue streams. • Salvaged company by raising $450K in angel round funding and increasing investment profile. • Increased customer lifetime value by changing company focus to include customer experience. • Reduced operating expenses 30%, headcount 20%, customer hold times 18%, and increased tracking accuracy 12% by consolidating call centers. • Overcame language and cultural barriers to successfully communicate brand values and meanings. • Reduced product to market time 67%; expanded offerings to 10 new cities within one year. • Elevated Monitor consulting brand, establishing presence in the innovation space with top Russian businesses. • Created relationships with key clients; went from unknown status to one of three top contenders for 500 access point market entry projects. • Led design of award-winning website, producing sales leads and strengthening investor relations. • Coached and mentored talent to acquire leadership positions in major global companies. Specialties: Profit & Revenue Growth, Global Market Expansion, Emerging Market Operations, Web Content Strategy, Product Development, Product to Market Systems, Brand Management, NPS2

• University of Puget Sound
  • MBA
  • Management
• University of Colorado Boulder
  • ME
  • Computer Science
• Western Washington University
  • BA
  • Computer Science
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• Monitor Group
  • Business Development Director | International Network Communications Consultant
• Golden Telecom
  • Chief Marketing Officer
• CourtTrax Corporation
  • CEO
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World Wi-FI
• Advisor
Golden Reach, LTD
• Senior Advisor/Managing Partner
Virgin Connect
• Chief Commercial Officer | Chief Marketing Officer
Global TeleSystems (GTS) Cellular
• Managing Director Cellular | Vice President IP Product Development
Czech Telecom Imaginet
• CEO
Moscow Cellular
• VP Commercial
USWest
• Director
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