Frank Lio

Background

About Frank Lio

I deal with Product Management & Development, Marketing, Innovation, Technology, and High Performance Teams. I have the unique experience of successes in different technology organizations: small family-run, capital venture owned, and Fortune 200 conglomerate. I manage by enabling others to manage themselves, believe in “win/win”, and am known for thinking “outside the box” (while knowing what’s in the box). I specialize in marketing, product, and competitive strategy, with a strong technology and P&L background. Successes include starting new businesses and developing products from inception, as well as revitalizing failing segments and building teams. Front-line experience and expertise in product support, management, marketing, mentoring, training, and selling products and services internationally. Unique understanding of customers and sales cultures worldwide from direct experience in the Americas, Asia, and Europe Proven ability to direct successful projects and programs. Experienced at managing and working in cross-functional teams. Creative and Analytical: able to determine requirements, create effective business plans, and lead global product launches. Major accomplishments: • Developed and managed the most successful product ever sold by company • Turned around 3 declining product lines and teams into successful growth businesses with record sales revenues • Successfully managed corporate entry into 2 new markets using new and existing products and services Specialties: Product Roadmaps Strategy Sensemaking & Mapping Product Evangelism Product & Sales Support Product Development Product Management Product Launches Sales Training Customer Training Marketing & Selling Products and Services Internationally Competitive Intelligence Competitive Analysis Mentoring & Developing Staff Leading Cross-functional Teams Innovation Customer Voice Market Research Pricing Marketing Marketing Communications