Mitch Grossbach

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Mitch Grossbach is a senior executive with 20+ years of experience and success running product and services sales, partnerships and alliances, International operations, services delivery, talent management, and digital media and entertainment for privately and publicly-held companies. Mitch Grossbach's specialties include: Digital Media, Big Deal Sales, Revenue Generation, Events, Entertainment Marketing, Talent Management, Fashion & Beauty Industry Contacts From 1989 to 1992, Mitch Grossbach worked for AT&T Computer Systems, where he sold local and wide area networking solutions to Amlaw 100 law firms and top tier investment banks.   In 1993, Mitch Grossbach joined LANSystems, a national Systems Integration firm, where Mitch architected global networks for professional services firms. In 1997 Mitch Grossbach joined software company startup, Interface Software (manufacturers of InterAction Enterprise CRM Software), as the head of Business Development.  Mitch moved to London, U.K. in 1999 to become the Managing Director of Interface Software's international operations, whereby he helped grow the customer base throughout the world.  In 2001, Mitch Grossbach became the Vice President of Sales for Interface Software's "new markets" team.   Mitch Grossbach joined Ford Models in 2005, where he headed up Ford's Media and Entertainment business as SVP of Business Development.  Mitch also became Chief Revenue Officer for Ford Models just prior to leaving in 2009. Mitch Grossbach became the Chief Revenue Officer of Modelinia in 2009, where he led the monetization of the company.  Modelinia was a branded entertainment destination launched by Full Picture, LLC, and funded by Polaris Partners. Mitch Grossbach joined CAA in January of 2011, where he launched CAA's Fashion Division.  While at CAA, Mitch has been instrumental in the agency signing numerous members of the fashion talent community and spearheading deals for them in new areas.

Chief Revenue Officer at Modelinia

June 2009 - January 2011

Modelinia is a multi-platform media and entertainment brand that connects women to fashion and beauty through the secrets of the world's top Supermodels.

SVP, Sales & Strategic Partnerships at Ford Models, Inc.

December 2005 - June 2009

Run global sales and strategic partnerships.

Vice President of Sales at Lexis Nexis Interface Software

April 2004 - December 2005

* Head up North American sales organization focused on Financial Services, Management Consulting, Accounting, and other Professional Services Segments.

VP of Business Development at LexisNexis Interface Software

2004 - 2005

VP of Business Development at Interface Software

June 1997 - April 2004

* Developed and currently manage worldwide business partnership and alliances program for this leading CRM technology provider, which includes dozens of product resellers, consultants, 3rd party solutions providers, strategic technology partners, and others. * Head up global sales of our Professional Services offerings, with direct accountability for driving top line revenue. * Extensive direct product and services sales involvement into all key vertical markets we pursue, which includes: Legal, Financial Services, Accounting, Non-Profit Foundations & Associations, Management Consulting, and other Professional Services driven firms. * Owner and initiator of U.K. and Asia Pacific marketplace sales strategy. Also, accountable for all Asia Pacific sales and marketing activities. Established reseller partnerships in Australia and New Zealand that annually contribute significantly toward overall company software license revenues.

Director of Services at Donnelly Enterprise Solutions - LANsystems

January 1993 - June 1997

* Ran services delivery organization for this then-leading national technology systems integrator focus on the Professional Services firm marketplace. Developed key delivery processes and methodologies used firm wide. * Chief architect and designer for network infrastructure and related application technology ultimately deployed for customers. * Director of staff of 30+ implementation engineers, project managers, documentation specialists, and senior technology consultants.

Sales Executive at AT&T

September 1989 - January 1993

* Senior Account Manager focused on selling AT&T's Computer Systems solutions into the marketplace.

Executive at Creative Artists Agency

January 2011

University of Michigan

1986 – 1989

B.S. , Computer Engineering

Concentration: Engineering

Branding, Fashion, Entertainment, Media, Technology, Sports, Music, Licensing, Commercial Endorsements, Tennis, Football, Cycling, Running, Family