Derek Broes

CEO at F2F Development

Summary
Enable convergence of traditional and new media across all digital platforms on a global basis
through social networks, mobile, games and consumer electronics

Specialties
Wireless, interop, digital media, peer to peer, IP, policy, management, executive management,
business development.

Experience
Co-Founder CEO at Revolucion World Wide, Inc
July 2009 - Present (1 year)

Senior Vice President, Digital Entertainment at Paramount Pictures

December 2006 - Present (3 years 7 months)
Exploring new opportunities for distribution of content on broadband and Mobile platforms.
3 recommendations available upon request

Senior Director, Global Wireless Strategy at Microsoft Corporation

January 2004 - December 2006 (3 years)
Technology licensing and IP strategy for enabling media services on the mobile platform.
1 recommendation available upon request

Director, Strategy and Strategic Relations at Microsoft, Windows Division

March 2004 - March 2005 (1 year 1 month)
Establishing strategy for the Windows Platform and building strategic relationships to support and
advance that strategy.
1 recommendation available upon request

Chairman and CEO at Vidius, Inc (Now Port Authority)

January 1999 - January 2001 (2 years 1 month)

Honors and Awards

World Technology Awards- Nominated for Entertainment related technology that has the greatest
impact on the entertainment industry.
Founders award -DCIA. www.dcia.info

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Interests
Ice Hockey, Fly fishing, Bluegrass music

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Derek Broes
CEO at F2F Development

5 people have recommended Derek

"Derek was instrumental in building a positive environment between our teams, to enable a
successful deal to be signed in a very short period of time. He demonstrated strong leadership and
his passion for the media industry made our partnership an enjoyable experience - that I would
certainly renew if we had the opportunity."
— Sylvain Thevenot, Head of Charging&Payments, Vodafone Group Marketing, was with another
company when working with Derek at Microsoft, Windows Division

"I have had a great exprience working under Derek. Unforutnate I was not able to work more
closely with him but his very positive attitude and leadership has had a great impact on my working
style. I will be more than happy to work with him again"
— Taki Nakajima, Manager of Business Development, Microsoft K.K., worked indirectly for Derek
at Microsoft Corporation

"I have worked with Derek over years. I have experienced Derek perform from the capital formation
and start-up company level. I have also been priveleged to experience Derek perform at the 'chief
officer' of a major public company level. I admire the clarity, dedication and easy style which Derek
brings to our community, our markets and those with whom Derek interacts and who count upon
him."
— Gray DeFevere, was a consultant or contractor to Derek at Microsoft Corporation

"I became friendly with Derek when he was invited, along with Russell Simmons, to come speak on
a panel on the future of the music industry at Harvard Business School. He was eloquent and
thoughtful and quickly won the admiration of the participants at the conference. Derek is a visionary
and a thought leader who would be an asset to any organization."
— Arash Farin, was with another company when working with Derek at Microsoft Corporation

"While we're approaching the online music dilemma from different perspectives, Derek has the
ability to look at the problem from more than just his vantage point. He is a pleasure to work with
during challenging times"
— Ted Cohen, was with another company when working with Derek at Microsoft Corporation

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