Hagay
Shefi
48 Howard Park Dr. Tenafly, NJ 07670
Born: October 24, 1966. Died in the terror
attack on WTC-09/11/01
Summary: CEO with track record of
Global execution and management of
high tech companies. Proven expertise in growing business from infancy
to leading market
position via organic and M&A activities; leadership skills and
extensive experience in staff management, sales, marketing and
development on a Global basis. Keynote
speaker in many industry conferences (worldwide), press interviews
including TV. Hagay was killed while being a Keynote
speaker in a conference
Of directors of Banks assembled on behalf of Riskwaters Group at
“Windows on the World”, 106th floor of the northern tower.
03/2001 - 09/11/2001 CO-founder, President and CEO GoldTier
Technologies (NJ)
12/2000 - 02/2001
Consultant COO of VenturiFX
(NY)
1997 - 2000
SunGard Business Integration (New York)
SunGard Business Integration (SBI) is a wholly owned
Subsidiary
of SunGard Data Systems (NYSE: SDS).
Formerly known as Mint Communication Systems, the
Company was acquired by SunGard from Oshap
Technologies
(NASDAQ: OSHSF) in March 1999 for$150mm,
A few days prior to its roadshadow for IPO. SBI is a leading
Provider of middleware software and
integration solutions for
top tier financial institutions (clients include: UBS, Morgan
Stanly, Deutche Bank, World Bank, Federal Reserve Bank,
Societe Generale and over 100 others). Since 1997, the
Revenues of the company grew from $3mm to approx.$30mm
Along with staff growth from 50 to 220 worldwide (NY,
Boston, Philadelphia, London, Frankfurt, Paris, Zurich,
Stockholm,
Israel, Singapore, Tokyo, Sydney)
President and CEO (SunGard Group CEO)
Full responsibility for this leading software provider
of Integration solutions for top tier financial institutions.
220
people under management in 12 locations worldwide.
Key functions under responsibility: Sales, R&D, Marketing,
Client Services, Finance. In addition, member of SunGard’s
Group CEOs team (top 15 managers of SunGard).
Main accomplishments:
·Directed Sales and Marketing expansion to new territories
·Acquired Credo Software Technology and merged its operations
into SBI
·Directed major rebranding and marketing campaign, including
corporate name change
·Development of new sales channels
·New Product rollouts
1999-1/00 Worldwide
Field Operations
Responsibility for global distribution (sales,marketing,client
support,project management).Expanded the worldwide
Distribution channels and established the company’s presence
In Asia pacific. Recora revenues of $20mm. Played
Instrumental role in the preraration of the company for IPO
As well as in the acquisition of the company by SunGard
2/97-1999 President,Mint
communication Systems
Started the company in the US. Established its operations and
Presence from scratch,including recruitment of 30
people
(sales,maketing,development,client support), 15 major
clients ,marketing and sales campaigns:First year
revenues
totaled $1.7mm followed by over 200% growth in the 2nd year
1995-1997 SunGard Capital Markets (New
York)
Managing Director/Americas
Full P&L responsibilities ($15mm) for the North and South America
Of this leading provider of Derivatives and Risk Management
Solutions. Directed staff of 35 locations (NY,
Chicago, Sao Paulo). Key accomplishments include
Reorganization of regional operations with major staff recuitment
Establishment
of penetration into South America (Brasil, Chile)
Successful
sales and marketing campaigns including new product roll out
1992-1995 ACT Financial Systems (New York)
Manager, Derivatives Business Group
Responsible for the creation and development of
business
(Worldwide) for tDerivatives Software. Key accomplishments includes:
Product roll out campaigns
·Development of new mathematical algorithms for
Derivatives Pricing
·Focal point for pre and post sales activities
1987 - 1992
Ministry of Defense (Israel)
Budget Officer (Army Rank: Captain)
Responsible for $400mm budget of Israel Defense Forces’
Operational
units. Responsibilities included budget planning,
Monitoring and execution. Managed staff of 5 offices.
Selected as Distinguished Officer for 1992 by the Chief
of
Staff, General Ehud Barak
Education:
MBA/Finance, Bar Ilan University, Israel (1990)
BA, Economics and Business Administration (Magna cum Lauda) Bar Ilan
University, Israel (1987)