Greg Hopper

Current

VP, Marketing and Product Development at Williams Innovations, LLC
Adjunct Faculty at Duke University
Member, Board of Directors at Chapel Hill Leasing, Inc.

Member, Board of Directors at Visiting International Faculty Program
President/CEO at Netanium, LLC

see less...

2 more...

Past

Senior Consultant at Private Intellectual Property Management Firm
Chief Operating Officer at Professional services and software firm
Director of Marketing, America's at Madge Networks

Vice President, Business Development and Co-founder at Netpliance, Inc.
Program Director, System Integration, Personal Computer Division at IBM
Manager, Commercial Strategy, Personal Computer Division at IBM
Manager, Advanced Thermal Technology at IBM

see less...

4 more...

Education

Western Carolina University
Lafayette College

Recommended

4 people have recommended Greg

Connections

165 connections

Industry

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Websites

Greg Hopper’s Summary

Visionary, experienced, self-starting executive with broad experience in corporate strategy and marketing of technology-based solutions.

Leadership skills in product marketing, business development, and operations of growth-oriented technology companies.

Focus on creation and implementation of innovative market-making strategies that drive sustainable competitive advantage.

Greg Hopper’s Specialties:

Entrepreneurship; Technology Transfer; Technology Commercialization; Technology Assessment; Marketing Strategy; Business Strategy; IP Management; Product Management; Product Development; Technical Management; Executive Management; Marketing; Business Development; Operations

Greg Hopper’s Experience

VP, Marketing and Product Development

Williams Innovations, LLC

(Transportation/Trucking/Railroad industry)

June 2009 — Present (6 months)

Williams Innovations is a leader in vehicle interconnection systems and technology (VISTech), serving the military, industrial and commercial/consumer markets with products that make connecting vehicles faster, safer, and better by design.
Adjunct Faculty

Duke University

(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)

2008 — Present (1 year )

Serving as adjunct faculty to assist in developing the Masters of Engineering Management Program into a world-class curriculum. Specializing in innovation management, strategic marketing, and entrepreneurial activity inside corporations.
Member, Board of Directors

Chapel Hill Leasing, Inc.

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Consumer Services industry)

January 2006 — Present (3 years 11 months)

Provide strategic assistance to CEO in growth oriented consumer services company
Member, Board of Directors

Visiting International Faculty Program

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Education Management industry)

June 2000 — Present (9 years 6 months)

Assist CEO in development and growth of premier international visiting international teacher agency in the US; responsible for overseeing operations as interim COO (9/2004 - 4/2005). Member of Compensation Committee 2003 - present, establishing executive compensation plans and actuals based on company results.
President/CEO

Netanium, LLC

(Management Consulting industry)

September 1999 — Present (10 years 3 months)

Develop and implement strategies to interact with rapidly changing technologies and markets, serving a variety of clients in a range of industries.

Management Skills

* Corporate Strategy
* Business Model Development
* Portfolio Management
* Product Management
* Technology Transfer
* Cross-functional Management
* Financial Administration

Marketing Skills

* Strategy Development and Implementation
* Customer Requirements Definition
* Product Positioning and Differentiation
* Routes-to-Market
* Market Research and Analysis
* Collateral Development
Senior Consultant

Private Intellectual Property Management Firm

(Management Consulting industry)

2002 — 2008 (6 years )
Chief Operating Officer

Professional services and software firm

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Software industry)

May 2005 — December 2005 (8 months)

Responsible for driving growth of professional service and software start-up revolutionizing the patent analytics business. Company serves corporate, government and university clients. Designed and implemented innovative product delivery process, staffing model, and product menu. Transformed marketing approach to focus on customers interested in capturing the hidden value in their portfolio. Managed operations, fulfillment, marketing, business development, customer satisfaction, and human resources. Rebranded and relaunched company in September, 2005.
Director of Marketing, America's

Madge Networks

(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Computer Networking industry)

November 2000 — August 2001 (10 months)

Responsible for all marketing activities in North and South America. Responsible for over $85M in annual revenue.

Developed and implemented end-user focused marketing plan for legacy operations. Implemented routes to market methodology, overhauled product positioning, created relevant messaging, and introduced efficient programs that maximized profitability of mature product set.

Grew share in consolidating market. Excellent rapport with sales team.
Vice President, Business Development and Co-founder

Netpliance, Inc.

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Hardware industry)

January 1999 — September 1999 (9 months)

Co-founded Netpliance to deliver the first complete, easy to use Internet solution for consumers. Wrote business plan and raised $10M to launch company in Austin, TX. The company raised $144M in its March, 2000 IPO. My complete understanding of customer needs and marketplace dynamics were essential ingredients of Netpliance’s initial first mover advantage.
Program Director, System Integration, Personal Computer Division

IBM

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; IBM; Computer Hardware industry)

September 1997 — January 1999 (1 year 5 months)

Responsible for developing and marketing of industry-specific computing solutions based on PC technology. Implemented new business models and routes to market. Developed innovative, integrated offerings from across IBM and strategic partners. Introduced the IBM PC Small Business Network Offering in January 1998. Introduced high-visibility Young ExplorerTM product for daycare centers through a partnership with Little Tikes in April 1998. Created a variety of solutions for very small businesses. Sample technologies: Update ConnectorTM, computer telephony integration, SmartCards, collaboration, speech recognition, video conferencing, pointing devices, handwriting recognition, e-books, and network computing.
Manager, Commercial Strategy, Personal Computer Division

IBM

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; IBM; Computer Hardware industry)

May 1996 — September 1997 (1 year 5 months)

Responsible for leading the development and implementation of a long-term commercial strategy for the IBM PC Company, with international scope. Drove vision of Information Appliances, including innovative industrial design.

Developed new business models, solution types and routes to market that complement and extend brand strategies. Managed laboratory for prototyping of new design concepts for customers, media and industry.

Developed strategic relationships with IBM Business Partners, and leaders in complementary areas.

Range of markets served includes commercial, mobile, consumer, and new business opportunities.
Manager, Advanced Thermal Technology

IBM

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; IBM; Information Technology and Services industry)

1991 — 1994 (3 years )

Greg Hopper’s Education

Western Carolina University

Masters , Entrepreneurship , 2006 — 2008

Activities and Societies:

Pi Gamma Mu
Lafayette College

BS , Electrical Engineering , 1978 — 1982

Additional Information

Greg Hopper’s Websites:

Greg Hopper’s Interests:

Innovation, marketing, technology, entrepreneurship, product development, intellectual property, technology transfer, alternative energy

Greg Hopper’s Groups:

Senior Member, IEEE
VP, Academic Affairs, Product Development and Management Association (Carolina's Chapter)

The Greater IBM Connection: IBM's alumni program for past and present IBM employees
Madge Alumni
Duke University Master of Engineering Management Program (MEMP)
Carolinas PDMA
WCU - Graduate Business Student Association(GBSA)
Startup Specialists
Lafayette College Alumni Group
Linking Raleigh, NC
Catamount Masters of Entrepreneurship
RTPconnected
Product Camp RTP
Friends of the RTP Product Design & Prototyping Co-Op
Chapel Hill Leasing, Inc.