David J.

About David J.

Created, launched and managed mobile network operators and streaming services with over 100M subscribers. Over 30 years executive leadership in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. David is a hands-on problem solver and leader accustomed to working in challenging environments working with diverse teams. Established Catholic executive with high and low tech experience in Mobile Radio, Media, Streaming services, Sales, Fundraising, digital operations, marketing, and administrative operations for early and mid-stage technology companies. Launched some of the first and most successful mobile content applications reaching 100M paid subscribers. David also has a diverse and extensive background in retail, wholesale, distribution, business and retail management, finance, and staff training and large company management. Managed P & Ls for companies with up to $1B in revenue.Background: Led early stage and mid-size telcom, communications, media, and consumer tech companies in the United States, Europe, Africa, and Latin America. Created successful national consumer marketing programs leading to massive uptake of subscription programs from direct marketing numbering over 50M subscribers. In every position was tasked to bring the company and its services international tailoring the business and its consumer offers to local audiences. Accomplishment:• USAEUR, INSCOM FS, Battalion SOY & Awards US Army • Built Mobile operator in Africa bottom with $200M shareholder value • Assembled finest team to build mobile application business from 0 to $150M per yr• Led growth of Digital Content, Services driving $2.5B in revenue for operators • Grew & operationally led 6 companies to Acquisition totaling $569M • Grew Data division from 4 to $45M- Sold to Sprint • Turned around data products unit; Sold to Synchronous for $35M • Grew early Mobile Gaming & Music company Sold to Oracle for $90M • Created Mobile Radio company in Latin America• Restructured French IoT company reversing $5M loss to $5M net profit 2013; Sold for $50MPolished Operations, Sales, and training professional who also has led successful political fundraising through events, direct marketing, and affinity programs resulting in over $6M raised.

Experience

1. Executive Managing Director

   Icatholic Mobile

   Oct 2025 — Present

Education

• Bard College at Simon's Rock

  Business Administration AA, Political Science and Government

  1980 — 1982

• United States Army Schools & Centers

  SIGINT INTERCEPT - Section Chief, Intelligence Support Activity (USAISA)

  1981 — 1981