Profile
Richard J.
Geruson currently works at Nexoptic Technology Corp., as Chairman from 2019 and Fifth Floor Venture Partners, as Managing Director & General Partner.
Dr. Geruson also formerly worked at Phoenix Technologies Ltd., as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director from 2011 to 2017, Lexmark International, Inc., as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director from 2017 to 2018, Voice Signal Technologies, Inc., as Chief Executive Officer from 2003 to 2007, PhoeniX Technologies, Inc., as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director from 2011 to 2017, Audience, Inc., as Independent Director from 2012 to 2015, Phizzle, Inc., as Director, Mobio Networks, Inc., as Director, ViVOtech, Inc., as Director, Jentro Technologies GmbH, as Director in 2010, SoundHound, Inc., as Director, Rx Networks, Inc., as Independent Director, TradeHarbor, Inc., as Director, International Business Machines Corp., as Vice President & General Manager from 1995 to 1997, McKinsey & Co., Inc., as Engagement Manager from 1985 to 1989, Toshiba Corp., as Vice President-Mobile Computing Business from 1991 to 1995, and Nokia, Inc., as Senior Vice President-Mobile Phone Business from 1997 to 2002.
Dr. Geruson received his graduate degree and doctorate degree from the University of Oxford and undergraduate degree from LaSalle University.
Richard Geruson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| NEXOPTIC TECHNOLOGY CORP. | Chairman | 2019-04-23 |
Fifth Floor Venture Partners
Fifth Floor Venture Partners Investment ManagersFinance Functions as an venture capital firm | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Former positions of Richard Geruson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL INC | Chief Executive Officer | 2018-11-19 |
Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes electronic components | Chief Executive Officer | 2017-09-30 |
PhoeniX Technologies, Inc.
PhoeniX Technologies, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Manufactures motion tracking systems | Chief Executive Officer | 2017-09-30 |
| AUDIENCE INC | Director/Board Member | 2015-06-30 |
ViVOtech, Inc.
ViVOtech, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops and markets payment software solutions | Director/Board Member | 2013-05-29 |
Training of Richard Geruson
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 20 |
|---|---|
International Business Machines Corp.
International Business Machines Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides software, IT consulting, cloud and infrastructure services | Technology Services |
Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes electronic components | Distribution Services |
Lexmark International, Inc.
Lexmark International, Inc. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Manufactures printers, imaging and related software products | Electronic Technology |
Audience, Inc.
Audience, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Provides voice and audio solutions for mobile devices | Electronic Technology |
Phizzle, Inc.
Phizzle, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates a platform which delivers mobile marketing automation solutions | Technology Services |
Mobio Networks, Inc.
Mobio Networks, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides wireless data services | Communications |
Nexoptic Technology Corp.
Nexoptic Technology Corp. Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Develops optical and lens technologies | Electronic Technology |
McKinsey & Co., Inc.
McKinsey & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a management consulting firm | Commercial Services |
TOSHIBA Corp.
TOSHIBA Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Designs, manufactures and supplies semiconductors, refrigeration equipment, energy products & electronic components | Electronic Technology |
University of Oxford
University of Oxford Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
LaSalle University
LaSalle University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
ViVOtech, Inc.
ViVOtech, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops and markets payment software solutions | Technology Services |
Nokia, Inc.
Nokia, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Manufactures mobiles and other telephone equipment | Communications |
Voice Signal Technologies, Inc.
Voice Signal Technologies, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Develops software for mobile handsets | Communications |
Jentro Technologies GmbH
Jentro Technologies GmbH Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides navigation software and services for mobile phones | Technology Services |
SoundHound, Inc.
SoundHound, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops search, conversational and sound recognition technologies | Technology Services |
Rx Networks, Inc.
Rx Networks, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Develops and provides mobile positioning technologies and assisted-GPS solutions | Technology Services |
TradeHarbor, Inc.
TradeHarbor, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides fraud and identity protection services | Technology Services |
PhoeniX Technologies, Inc.
PhoeniX Technologies, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Manufactures motion tracking systems | Electronic Technology |
Fifth Floor Venture Partners
Fifth Floor Venture Partners Investment ManagersFinance Functions as an venture capital firm | Finance |
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