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Served startups, mid-size & mature fintech/martech companies in the financial services, payments, retail & energy industries. Successful record of exceeding financial goals & driving revenue growth for existing/new businesses. Expertise in building and leading world-class leadership teams to create & execute strategy for short and long-term value. Responsible for sustainable business model transformations; product development including building & buying tech; turnarounds; business development & strategic partnerships. Keen understanding of the future landscape, including the importance of environmental, sustainable governance & knowledge to invest in technology and other products to meet current and future digital consumer and market needs.As President & CEO of Harland Clarke (HC), protected the core business and built for the future by accelerating growth of a marketing services' business; led the strategic acquisition of QuickPivot, a CDP and MarTech platform (became its CEO in Sep2019). Stabilized HC’s mature product line (checks), improved the product operating margins and client retention. Expanded Marketing Services, doubling its growth in 3 years, driving HC’s transformation from a payments and printing company to a customer engagement company, with technology-enabled services driving growth.Before, as President & CEO at Ecova, preserved and improved the core business while expanding into new services & building for the future. Grew revenue, EBITDA, improved operating margins, strengthened Ecova’s market position.Joined Ecova as SVP & GM, directed sales, consulting, client management teams & operations; grew revenue.Previously, as SVP, Sales & Marketing, Harland Clarke, led $1B in revenue, was responsible for sales/mktg services. Built 500-person nat’l team & increased profitability.Earlier, as VP, Business Dev, increased company-wide cross-sell rate.BS cum laude from Colorado State,completed exec programs at Emory University’s Goizueta, Wharton & Harvard business schools.

Mr. Roger Ames has been the Chief Executive Officer of International of Ticketmaster Entertainment, Inc. since August 2009 and oversees its operations in 19 global markets outside of the United States. Mr. Ames serves as an Advisor to Ingenious VCT Funds. He served as Chief Executive Officer of Capitol Records Inc. He served as the Head of North American operation of EMI Group Limited since April 27, 2007 and overaw its music operations in the U.S. and Canada including their Capitol, Virgin and Blue Note labels and an artist roster which included Coldplay, Beastie Boys, 30 Seconds To Mars, Keith Urban, the Rolling Stones, and more. He began his career in the music industry with EMI UK in 1975. In 1979, he joined PolyGram UK in the A&R department of the Phonogram label and, in 1983, moved to PolyGram's re-launched London Records as General Manager, subsequently becoming managing director. Mr. Ames served as President of Warner Music International since April 1999. He served as an Executive Vice President of Polygram and President of Polygram Music Group from 1996 to 1998. Mr. Ames served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Warner Music Group Corp. from August 1999 to August 2004. He served as the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Polygram UK from 1993 to 1996, responsible for its UK and Ireland operation, including its record labels, film distribution, music publishing and music clubs. He has been a Non-Executive Director of SCI Entertainment Group Ltd. since September 25, 2006. Mr. Ames serves as a Director of Ingenious Music VCT. Mr. Ames serves as a Member of Advisory Board of Ricall Limited. He served as a Director of Ingenious Music VCT 2.

Frank Ruthkosky is a President and Chief Executive Officer at Taylor Gifts and is based in Paoli, Pennsylvania.