Management Team
Authentium's management team and board of directors combines decades of experience in service provider businesses,
network architecture and management, software development, and business innovation.
President & CEO As President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Brunt is responsible for the operational success of the company. At Authentium, Mr. Brunt leads company strategy, investor relations, and the formation of key strategic alliances including those with Microsoft, Google and Symantec. Prior to Authentium, Mr. Brunt was a Director in the New York office of idealab! where he evaluated new investment opportunities as well as provided marketing and business development guidance to idealab! companies. Prior to idealab!, Mr. Brunt was an Associate with Booz Allen & Hamilton where he focused on corporate strategy, financial management and business process reengineering. Mr. Brunt earned his BA and MBA from Duke University and Georgetown University. Mr. Brunt joined Authentium in 2001.
Chief Science Officer Mr. Freericks has been at the leading edge of Internet security innovation for more than fifteen years. He has a solid understanding of all aspects of software development management, product design, implementation and quality assurance. Prior to his appointments with Authentium, Mr. Freericks was acting CEO of Command Software Systems, Managing Director of GEAR Sofware, Inc., Director of Research and Development at Peerless Systems, and Manager of System Software at Quotron Systems, Inc./Citicorp. Mr. Freericks holds a Bachelor of Science equivalent degree from the Technical University of Eindhoven (Holland), where he studied computer programming languages, computer design, integrated circuit design, economics, business administration, mathematics, and physics.
Chief Financial Officer Prior to his appointment at Authentium, Carlisle (Kirk) Kirkpatrick worked with Seisint, where he was responsible for organizing the company's initial public offering prior to its acquisition by Lexis-Nexis. Prior to working at Seisint, Mr. Kirkpatrick was a principal at Accenture Technology Ventures. At Accenture, he worked in all phases of venture capital investment with a focus on Enterprise Software. Prior to working at Accenture, Mr. Kirkpatrick worked at Illinova as Corporate Development Manager, and at Pepsico as their Senior Financial Analyst.
Chief Operating Officer Prior to his appointment as Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Cameron was head of Project Management at Authentium, with responsibility for management and delivery of ESP for ISPs. Prior to Authentium, Mr. Cameron was one of the founders of the VeriSign Global Voice Registry. Prior to working at VeriSign, Mr. Cameron was co-founder of the GTE (now Verizon) Credit Card and GTE PhoneCard Services divisions, two businesses for which he helped create more than several hundred million dollars in value within eight years. Mr. Cameron is a former IBM staffer.
Chief Technology Officer Prior to joining Authentium, Mr. Dickenson was formerly VP of Technology and Product Management at NewChannel, a web sales solution company acquired by LivePerson. After NewChannel he was VP of Product Management at InnerPresence Networks, a document security and business rights management company. Previously, he was the Director of West Coast Operations for Digex, Inc, where he led the build-out, staffing and operation of the Digex SmartCenters in the Silicon Valley. Prior to Digex, he spent nine years at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, supporting the U.S. Navy's Strategic Communications Network and the Federal Highway Administration's Intelligent Transportation System project. Mr. Dickenson served 8 years in the U.S. Navy as a linguist and intelligence analyst on submarines, surface ships and aircraft. He was presented the Defense Meritorious Service Medal by the Director of the NSA in 1988.
General Counsel Mr. Spataro has extensive legal experience working with emerging technology companies. He began his legal career in 1996 as an attorney with Venture Law Group, in Menlo Park, California. Most recently, Carl served as Deputy General Counsel for Collegiate Funding Services, LLC, which was sold to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in March 2006. Carl was also as an attorney with the law firm of Covington & Burling, in Washington, DC. Prior to law school, Carl served as a communications officer in the United States Marine Corp and was employed as an engineer with IBM. As general counsel of Authentium, Inc., Carl Spataro is responsible for all legal matters, including corporate governance, intellectual property protection and licensing, business transactions and dispute resolution. Carl graduated from Stanford Law School in 1996, where he was appointed to the Order of the Coif. Carl also has an Executive MBA from Vanderbilt University, where he received the Dean's Award for Academic Excellence and a Bachelor's Degree, with honors, from the United States Naval Academy.
VP Finance Ann Olsen s a CPA with a Masters in Accounting from the University of Central Florida and has extensive skills in accounting, auditing, and financial analysis. Prior to her position as world wide corporate controller, Ann held positions as Accounting Manager at Command Software Systems (acquired by Authentium in 2002). As a general exception, she passed the CPA exam on her first attempt. Ms. Olsen is responsible for worldwide financial reporting and compliance with the Authentium Group.
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Chairman Authentium's co-founder and Chairman is John C. Sharp, former Managing Director for Asia of WorldSpace Corporation, a global satellite broadcaster based in Washington DC. Prior to WorldSpace, Mr. Sharp acted as Chairman & CEO of Content and Systems, a Singapore-based boutique consultancy firm specializing in international regulatory negotiations and project management on behalf of international satellite system managers and broadcasters, and business development on behalf of technology development companies and organizations, including Sony Television, Muvee, the Strategic Intelligence Group, and the MIH Group. While at Content & Systems, Mr. Sharp was an active participant in US-sponsored negotiations with the government of China concerning copyright law, and successfully concluded over forty program licensing deals with China-based content developers. At Singapore University technology annex Kent Ridge Digital Labs, the first MIT-certified technology lab established outside of the US, Mr. Sharp headed up a team of more than thirty Java and C++ developers assigned to two software development projects, and assisted in business development and bridging activities. Since co-founding Authentium in 1999, Mr. Sharp has raised more than $35 million in investment for Authentium, and has established Authentium as one of the fastest-growing and most innovative software-as-a-service companies in the security software industry.
Director As Senior Vice President and Director of the Al-Fawares group, Sheikh Abdullah has helped the company forge partnerships with several leading US and international groups, including Harris Corp, Apple and Microsoft. He is the Founder and VP of US-based broadband communications innovator MDS Communications and GM of Universal Media, and has served as a member of the board of directors of Authentium since January 2004. In addition, Sheikh Abdullah Ali Al-Sabah is Chariman of LotusAir, based in Egypt. Lotus Air holds a fleet of four new Airbus A 320 aircrafts, in addition to an additional A319 aircraft for low capacity routes. Lotus Air's main business partner is First Choice, based in the United Kingdom, through which Lotus Air have long term charter contracts with destinations such as Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Holland, Finland, Poland, Estonia, Hungary and Slovak Republic. It currently run on regular basis from those countries to Sharm El-Sahaikh. Sheikh Abdullah Ali Al-Sabah is a graduate of George Washington University with B.S. Mechanical Engineering and Masters in Finance, and a leading innovator in the field of broadband wireless communications in the Middle East. Sheikh Abdullah Ali Al-Sabah is based in Kuwait City, Kuwait.
Director The Company's co-founder, Mr. Philip Braden, 47, was formerly CEO of Mindport USA, Vice President of Asian satellite television company STAR TV, and Executive Vice President of Orbit Communications, based in Rome. Mr. Braden is currently Chairman & CEO of the Orbital Recovery Group, an aerospace technology company that uses proprietary in-orbit automated systems and techniques to significantly extend the in-service lifetimes of geostationary orbit telecommunications satellites. Mr. Braden was previously CEO of Mindport USA, based in San Diego, USA. Prior to working at Mindport, Mr. Braden was EVP Engineering at the Orbit Group, the worlds first digital satellite television broadcaster. Prior to his tenure at Orbit, Mr. Braden was Vice President of Broadcast Operations and Engineering at STAR TV - Asia's largest and first satellite TV broadcaster – where he was responsible for ground up design, procurement, installation and recruitment of all infrastructure required to bring the station to air. In addition, Mr. Braden led the technical due diligence efforts that led to the successful acquisition of STAR TV by News Corporation in 1992. Mr. Braden is a recognized expert in orbital infrastructure innovation and digital distribution strategies. In 1995 he won the top award for digital system design innovation and system architecture at the International Broadcasting Convention. Mr. Braden has been a Director of Authentium since its founding in 2000.
Director Mr. Benjamin brings over 30 years of experience in a diversified range of industries to the leadership and management of Al-Fawares Construction & Development Company, a Kuwaiti based shareholding company where he serves as its CEO. He is Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive officer of ATO Ram2 Ltd since 1992, where he is responsible for managing ATO's operations and its investments in public and private companies in the United States, Europe and the Arabian Gulf States. Mr. Benjamin is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bahrain Middle East Bank (BMB), an offshore investment bank in Bahrain. He is also the Chairman of Egyptian Real Estate and Development Company, an Egyptian based company executing major real estate development projects in Egypt. Mr. Benjamin has served on the board of Directors of Authentium since January 2004. His extensive international background in business development in North America, the Middle East, Canada and Europe, and his vision for lucrative investments has been instrumental in producing efficient investments Mr. Benjamin holds a Bachelor of Science - Business Administration from Al-Hikma University, Baghdad, Iraq. Mr. Benjamin has been on the board of Authentium since January 2004.
Director Mr. Fogg has over 35 years of experience providing companies access to capital. Prior to founding Westbury, he was a senior Managing Director at Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated. While at Morgan Stanley, Mr. Fogg served in various capacities, including as a founding member and head of the Mergers and Acquisitions Department and the Corporate Finance Department, and ultimately as head of Morgan Stanley's worldwide investment banking operations. Mr. Fogg currently serves as an Advisory Director of Morgan Stanley. Additionally, he is a co-founder and former Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee of Princes Gate, Morgan Stanley's $750 million bridge equity fund. In addition, Mr. Fogg brings a wealth of expertise in service firm management gained, in part, through his role as head of Morgan Stanley's 1,000-person Investment Banking Division, operating in 16 offices on four continents, and his role and responsibilities on Morgan Stanley's Management Committee. Mr. Fogg serves as Chairman of Westbury III's Investment Committee. As he has since Westbury's founding, Mr. Fogg plays an active role in deal origination and networking and will oversee the due diligence process in connection with prospective investments. He currently sits on the Board of Directors of the following Westbury portfolio companies: Advanced Interactive Systems, Authentium, Ensequence and Qpass. Long active in Republican politics, Mr. Fogg served as National Finance Chairman of Robert Dole for President in 1988 and National Vice Chairman of Phil Gramm for President in 1994, and is a former New York State Republican Party Finance Chairman. Mr. Fogg is a Director of The Yale University Art Gallery, Vice Chairman of The Keewaydin Foundation and a member of The Yale Development Board. Mr. Fogg earned his BA in Economics from Yale College and his MBA from the Harvard Business School, where he was a George F. Baker Scholar.
Director Mr. Kemmerer is Senior Vice President, Information Technology, Safeguard Scientifics. Mr. Kemmerer joined Safeguard Scientifics in June 2004 as Vice President, Business Development, a role in which he spearheads the identification and support of acquisition and investment opportunities in the software and IT services markets. Prior to joining Safeguard, Mr. Kemmerer was a director with Kennet Venture Partners, where he sourced and managed software and technology-enabled services investments. He also served as a principal at Broadview International, where he co-led the firm's Silicon Valley team focused on mergers and acquisitions in the software applications market. Earlier in his career, he was a manager in Deloitte & Touche's Management Consulting practice and a software developer at Salomon Brothers. Mr. Kemmerer earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Vanderbilt University, and holds an MBA with a concentration in Entrepreneurial Management from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Director Since 1998, Mr. Stewart has been both an investor and Chairman of Sand Hill Capital based in Menlo Park, CA. Sand Hill Capital specializes in providing both debt and equity financing to venture capital backed IT companies. Mr. Stewart is also a co-Founder and Managing Director of the Sand Hill Capital Sakura Fund which provides equity financing to the Sand Hill Capital portfolio of companies. In addition, Mr. Stewart is a Venture Partner of the China Seed Fund headquartered in Shanghai, China. Prior to founding Sand Hill Capital, Mr. Stewart founded Asia Pacific Ventures (APV) in 1990. APV is an international consulting and private equity firm specializing on assisting U.S. venture-backed IT companies enter and conduct business in the Japan and Asia marketplace. Mr. Stewart is also the Founding General Partner of APV Technology Partners (APV TP) I, II & III which are early stage IT-focused venture capital funds with over $200 million under management. Prior to founding Asia Pacific Ventures in 1990, from 1983-1990, Mr. Stewart worked at NEC and was the first U.S. Executive transferred to NEC Headquarters in Tokyo in 1995. Mr. Stewart was involved in the global corporate planning of NEC's Computer and Communications (C&C) market expansion and systems integration throughout the world. Mr. Stewart has a BA in Economics from St. Anselm College, NH, where he is also on the Board of Trustees. In addition, he has an MBA in Finance from Suffolk University, Boston, MA.
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Co-Founder Educated at the University of Amsterdam, Mr. De Bruijn has been involved in the design and deployment of Internet solutions and network security architectures since 1991. He has twice received a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award. After joining the MIH Group in 1996, Mr. De Bruijn assisted in the development of the first major digital TV platform in Europe, including one of the first systems designed to address IP control data. Prior to joining Authentium as co-Founder and architect of the Authentium ESP Enhanced Security Platform, Mr. De Bruijn handled high-tech implementation and business development projects within Mindport, the technology arm of the MIH Group. In addition to being a regular contributor to several magazines in the field of software development Mr. De Bruijn is a member of the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE).
Co-Founder (In Memoriam) Prior to leading the team that developed Authentium's Command Antivirus technologies, Ms. Dyer was founder and general manager of an accounting business in Canada, which specialized in preparing documentation for public offerings on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Through strategic investments, she acquired technology which led to the formation of Command Software Systems, Inc, which merged with Authentium in 2002.
Co-Founder (In Memoriam) One of our co-founders, Mahdi Elmamoun, passed away in 2004 at the age of 40, the result of a helicopter accident in Nice, France. Mahdi was a co-founder and early backer of Authentium, and one of the driving forces behind the company's creation. The son of a Sudanese diplomat and a German banker, Mahdi graduated from Georgetown University and then later joined German-based AG Metallgeshaft as an investment banker, based in Singapore.
Douglas Brunt, President & CEO
Helmuth Freericks, CSO
Carlisle Kirkpatrick, CFO
Richard Cameron, COO
Ray Dickenson, CTO
Carl Spataro, General Counsel
Ann Olsen CPA, VP Finance
Helmuth Freericks, CSO
Carlisle Kirkpatrick, CFO
Richard Cameron, COO
Ray Dickenson, CTO
Carl Spataro, General Counsel
Ann Olsen CPA, VP Finance
John C. Sharp, Chairman
Sheikh Abdullah Al-Sabah, Director
Wilson Benjamin, Director
Philip Braden, Director & Co-Founder
Joseph G. Fogg, Director
Kevin Kemmerer, Director
Will Stewart, Director
Sheikh Abdullah Al-Sabah, Director
Wilson Benjamin, Director
Philip Braden, Director & Co-Founder
Joseph G. Fogg, Director
Kevin Kemmerer, Director
Will Stewart, Director
President & CEO As President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Brunt is responsible for the operational success of the company. At Authentium, Mr. Brunt leads company strategy, investor relations, and the formation of key strategic alliances including those with Microsoft, Google and Symantec. Prior to Authentium, Mr. Brunt was a Director in the New York office of idealab! where he evaluated new investment opportunities as well as provided marketing and business development guidance to idealab! companies. Prior to idealab!, Mr. Brunt was an Associate with Booz Allen & Hamilton where he focused on corporate strategy, financial management and business process reengineering. Mr. Brunt earned his BA and MBA from Duke University and Georgetown University. Mr. Brunt joined Authentium in 2001.
Chief Science Officer Mr. Freericks has been at the leading edge of Internet security innovation for more than fifteen years. He has a solid understanding of all aspects of software development management, product design, implementation and quality assurance. Prior to his appointments with Authentium, Mr. Freericks was acting CEO of Command Software Systems, Managing Director of GEAR Sofware, Inc., Director of Research and Development at Peerless Systems, and Manager of System Software at Quotron Systems, Inc./Citicorp. Mr. Freericks holds a Bachelor of Science equivalent degree from the Technical University of Eindhoven (Holland), where he studied computer programming languages, computer design, integrated circuit design, economics, business administration, mathematics, and physics.
Chief Financial Officer Prior to his appointment at Authentium, Carlisle (Kirk) Kirkpatrick worked with Seisint, where he was responsible for organizing the company's initial public offering prior to its acquisition by Lexis-Nexis. Prior to working at Seisint, Mr. Kirkpatrick was a principal at Accenture Technology Ventures. At Accenture, he worked in all phases of venture capital investment with a focus on Enterprise Software. Prior to working at Accenture, Mr. Kirkpatrick worked at Illinova as Corporate Development Manager, and at Pepsico as their Senior Financial Analyst.
Chief Operating Officer Prior to his appointment as Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Cameron was head of Project Management at Authentium, with responsibility for management and delivery of ESP for ISPs. Prior to Authentium, Mr. Cameron was one of the founders of the VeriSign Global Voice Registry. Prior to working at VeriSign, Mr. Cameron was co-founder of the GTE (now Verizon) Credit Card and GTE PhoneCard Services divisions, two businesses for which he helped create more than several hundred million dollars in value within eight years. Mr. Cameron is a former IBM staffer.
Chief Technology Officer Prior to joining Authentium, Mr. Dickenson was formerly VP of Technology and Product Management at NewChannel, a web sales solution company acquired by LivePerson. After NewChannel he was VP of Product Management at InnerPresence Networks, a document security and business rights management company. Previously, he was the Director of West Coast Operations for Digex, Inc, where he led the build-out, staffing and operation of the Digex SmartCenters in the Silicon Valley. Prior to Digex, he spent nine years at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, supporting the U.S. Navy's Strategic Communications Network and the Federal Highway Administration's Intelligent Transportation System project. Mr. Dickenson served 8 years in the U.S. Navy as a linguist and intelligence analyst on submarines, surface ships and aircraft. He was presented the Defense Meritorious Service Medal by the Director of the NSA in 1988.
General Counsel Mr. Spataro has extensive legal experience working with emerging technology companies. He began his legal career in 1996 as an attorney with Venture Law Group, in Menlo Park, California. Most recently, Carl served as Deputy General Counsel for Collegiate Funding Services, LLC, which was sold to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in March 2006. Carl was also as an attorney with the law firm of Covington & Burling, in Washington, DC. Prior to law school, Carl served as a communications officer in the United States Marine Corp and was employed as an engineer with IBM. As general counsel of Authentium, Inc., Carl Spataro is responsible for all legal matters, including corporate governance, intellectual property protection and licensing, business transactions and dispute resolution. Carl graduated from Stanford Law School in 1996, where he was appointed to the Order of the Coif. Carl also has an Executive MBA from Vanderbilt University, where he received the Dean's Award for Academic Excellence and a Bachelor's Degree, with honors, from the United States Naval Academy.
VP Finance Ann Olsen s a CPA with a Masters in Accounting from the University of Central Florida and has extensive skills in accounting, auditing, and financial analysis. Prior to her position as world wide corporate controller, Ann held positions as Accounting Manager at Command Software Systems (acquired by Authentium in 2002). As a general exception, she passed the CPA exam on her first attempt. Ms. Olsen is responsible for worldwide financial reporting and compliance with the Authentium Group.
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Chairman Authentium's co-founder and Chairman is John C. Sharp, former Managing Director for Asia of WorldSpace Corporation, a global satellite broadcaster based in Washington DC. Prior to WorldSpace, Mr. Sharp acted as Chairman & CEO of Content and Systems, a Singapore-based boutique consultancy firm specializing in international regulatory negotiations and project management on behalf of international satellite system managers and broadcasters, and business development on behalf of technology development companies and organizations, including Sony Television, Muvee, the Strategic Intelligence Group, and the MIH Group. While at Content & Systems, Mr. Sharp was an active participant in US-sponsored negotiations with the government of China concerning copyright law, and successfully concluded over forty program licensing deals with China-based content developers. At Singapore University technology annex Kent Ridge Digital Labs, the first MIT-certified technology lab established outside of the US, Mr. Sharp headed up a team of more than thirty Java and C++ developers assigned to two software development projects, and assisted in business development and bridging activities. Since co-founding Authentium in 1999, Mr. Sharp has raised more than $35 million in investment for Authentium, and has established Authentium as one of the fastest-growing and most innovative software-as-a-service companies in the security software industry.
Director As Senior Vice President and Director of the Al-Fawares group, Sheikh Abdullah has helped the company forge partnerships with several leading US and international groups, including Harris Corp, Apple and Microsoft. He is the Founder and VP of US-based broadband communications innovator MDS Communications and GM of Universal Media, and has served as a member of the board of directors of Authentium since January 2004. In addition, Sheikh Abdullah Ali Al-Sabah is Chariman of LotusAir, based in Egypt. Lotus Air holds a fleet of four new Airbus A 320 aircrafts, in addition to an additional A319 aircraft for low capacity routes. Lotus Air's main business partner is First Choice, based in the United Kingdom, through which Lotus Air have long term charter contracts with destinations such as Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Holland, Finland, Poland, Estonia, Hungary and Slovak Republic. It currently run on regular basis from those countries to Sharm El-Sahaikh. Sheikh Abdullah Ali Al-Sabah is a graduate of George Washington University with B.S. Mechanical Engineering and Masters in Finance, and a leading innovator in the field of broadband wireless communications in the Middle East. Sheikh Abdullah Ali Al-Sabah is based in Kuwait City, Kuwait.
Director The Company's co-founder, Mr. Philip Braden, 47, was formerly CEO of Mindport USA, Vice President of Asian satellite television company STAR TV, and Executive Vice President of Orbit Communications, based in Rome. Mr. Braden is currently Chairman & CEO of the Orbital Recovery Group, an aerospace technology company that uses proprietary in-orbit automated systems and techniques to significantly extend the in-service lifetimes of geostationary orbit telecommunications satellites. Mr. Braden was previously CEO of Mindport USA, based in San Diego, USA. Prior to working at Mindport, Mr. Braden was EVP Engineering at the Orbit Group, the worlds first digital satellite television broadcaster. Prior to his tenure at Orbit, Mr. Braden was Vice President of Broadcast Operations and Engineering at STAR TV - Asia's largest and first satellite TV broadcaster – where he was responsible for ground up design, procurement, installation and recruitment of all infrastructure required to bring the station to air. In addition, Mr. Braden led the technical due diligence efforts that led to the successful acquisition of STAR TV by News Corporation in 1992. Mr. Braden is a recognized expert in orbital infrastructure innovation and digital distribution strategies. In 1995 he won the top award for digital system design innovation and system architecture at the International Broadcasting Convention. Mr. Braden has been a Director of Authentium since its founding in 2000.
Director Mr. Benjamin brings over 30 years of experience in a diversified range of industries to the leadership and management of Al-Fawares Construction & Development Company, a Kuwaiti based shareholding company where he serves as its CEO. He is Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive officer of ATO Ram2 Ltd since 1992, where he is responsible for managing ATO's operations and its investments in public and private companies in the United States, Europe and the Arabian Gulf States. Mr. Benjamin is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bahrain Middle East Bank (BMB), an offshore investment bank in Bahrain. He is also the Chairman of Egyptian Real Estate and Development Company, an Egyptian based company executing major real estate development projects in Egypt. Mr. Benjamin has served on the board of Directors of Authentium since January 2004. His extensive international background in business development in North America, the Middle East, Canada and Europe, and his vision for lucrative investments has been instrumental in producing efficient investments Mr. Benjamin holds a Bachelor of Science - Business Administration from Al-Hikma University, Baghdad, Iraq. Mr. Benjamin has been on the board of Authentium since January 2004.
Director Mr. Fogg has over 35 years of experience providing companies access to capital. Prior to founding Westbury, he was a senior Managing Director at Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated. While at Morgan Stanley, Mr. Fogg served in various capacities, including as a founding member and head of the Mergers and Acquisitions Department and the Corporate Finance Department, and ultimately as head of Morgan Stanley's worldwide investment banking operations. Mr. Fogg currently serves as an Advisory Director of Morgan Stanley. Additionally, he is a co-founder and former Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee of Princes Gate, Morgan Stanley's $750 million bridge equity fund. In addition, Mr. Fogg brings a wealth of expertise in service firm management gained, in part, through his role as head of Morgan Stanley's 1,000-person Investment Banking Division, operating in 16 offices on four continents, and his role and responsibilities on Morgan Stanley's Management Committee. Mr. Fogg serves as Chairman of Westbury III's Investment Committee. As he has since Westbury's founding, Mr. Fogg plays an active role in deal origination and networking and will oversee the due diligence process in connection with prospective investments. He currently sits on the Board of Directors of the following Westbury portfolio companies: Advanced Interactive Systems, Authentium, Ensequence and Qpass. Long active in Republican politics, Mr. Fogg served as National Finance Chairman of Robert Dole for President in 1988 and National Vice Chairman of Phil Gramm for President in 1994, and is a former New York State Republican Party Finance Chairman. Mr. Fogg is a Director of The Yale University Art Gallery, Vice Chairman of The Keewaydin Foundation and a member of The Yale Development Board. Mr. Fogg earned his BA in Economics from Yale College and his MBA from the Harvard Business School, where he was a George F. Baker Scholar.
Director Mr. Kemmerer is Senior Vice President, Information Technology, Safeguard Scientifics. Mr. Kemmerer joined Safeguard Scientifics in June 2004 as Vice President, Business Development, a role in which he spearheads the identification and support of acquisition and investment opportunities in the software and IT services markets. Prior to joining Safeguard, Mr. Kemmerer was a director with Kennet Venture Partners, where he sourced and managed software and technology-enabled services investments. He also served as a principal at Broadview International, where he co-led the firm's Silicon Valley team focused on mergers and acquisitions in the software applications market. Earlier in his career, he was a manager in Deloitte & Touche's Management Consulting practice and a software developer at Salomon Brothers. Mr. Kemmerer earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Vanderbilt University, and holds an MBA with a concentration in Entrepreneurial Management from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Director Since 1998, Mr. Stewart has been both an investor and Chairman of Sand Hill Capital based in Menlo Park, CA. Sand Hill Capital specializes in providing both debt and equity financing to venture capital backed IT companies. Mr. Stewart is also a co-Founder and Managing Director of the Sand Hill Capital Sakura Fund which provides equity financing to the Sand Hill Capital portfolio of companies. In addition, Mr. Stewart is a Venture Partner of the China Seed Fund headquartered in Shanghai, China. Prior to founding Sand Hill Capital, Mr. Stewart founded Asia Pacific Ventures (APV) in 1990. APV is an international consulting and private equity firm specializing on assisting U.S. venture-backed IT companies enter and conduct business in the Japan and Asia marketplace. Mr. Stewart is also the Founding General Partner of APV Technology Partners (APV TP) I, II & III which are early stage IT-focused venture capital funds with over $200 million under management. Prior to founding Asia Pacific Ventures in 1990, from 1983-1990, Mr. Stewart worked at NEC and was the first U.S. Executive transferred to NEC Headquarters in Tokyo in 1995. Mr. Stewart was involved in the global corporate planning of NEC's Computer and Communications (C&C) market expansion and systems integration throughout the world. Mr. Stewart has a BA in Economics from St. Anselm College, NH, where he is also on the Board of Trustees. In addition, he has an MBA in Finance from Suffolk University, Boston, MA.
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Co-Founder Educated at the University of Amsterdam, Mr. De Bruijn has been involved in the design and deployment of Internet solutions and network security architectures since 1991. He has twice received a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award. After joining the MIH Group in 1996, Mr. De Bruijn assisted in the development of the first major digital TV platform in Europe, including one of the first systems designed to address IP control data. Prior to joining Authentium as co-Founder and architect of the Authentium ESP Enhanced Security Platform, Mr. De Bruijn handled high-tech implementation and business development projects within Mindport, the technology arm of the MIH Group. In addition to being a regular contributor to several magazines in the field of software development Mr. De Bruijn is a member of the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE).
Co-Founder (In Memoriam) Prior to leading the team that developed Authentium's Command Antivirus technologies, Ms. Dyer was founder and general manager of an accounting business in Canada, which specialized in preparing documentation for public offerings on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Through strategic investments, she acquired technology which led to the formation of Command Software Systems, Inc, which merged with Authentium in 2002.
Co-Founder (In Memoriam) One of our co-founders, Mahdi Elmamoun, passed away in 2004 at the age of 40, the result of a helicopter accident in Nice, France. Mahdi was a co-founder and early backer of Authentium, and one of the driving forces behind the company's creation. The son of a Sudanese diplomat and a German banker, Mahdi graduated from Georgetown University and then later joined German-based AG Metallgeshaft as an investment banker, based in Singapore.