Eric Acton

About Eric Acton

I’m an entrepreneurial, pioneering, innovation & technology leader. A relentless change agent, always challenging the status quo, always looking for a better way. I can be the evangelist, out leading the team or be behind the scenes, the collaborative, persuasive, lateral thinking guy that just makes it happen. I don’t care who gets the credit, my own high standards dictate a job well done. Love the latest technology, but am pragmatic in applying it to the enterprise. I\'ve co-founded companies & brought a bunch of new products and services to market. I’m equally comfortable rolling up my sleeves in a start-up environment and navigating the cultural and bureaucratic landscapes of Global 100 enterprises. Think of me as a Digital Imagineer - it\'s all about the Art of the Possible! An insatiable curiosity, I\'m always looking for an opportunity to learn about a new industry, technology or people. Always ready to embrace my inner 2 year old and ask \"why\". I have a knack for looking across boundaries to solve complex large-scale problems. And I love a challenge. I thrive on a complex project with lots of moving parts and a gazillion different stakeholders. Throw in some time zones & cultural differences, and a hint of disruption and tell me where to signup, I’m in! Currently fascinated by bridging the digital to physical divide by applying AI (NLP/NLU, ML, Decision modeling) and data analytics across legacy businesses. gimme a call! Specialties:+Multi-lingual, multi-cultural, multi-national environments +Bridging the digital to physical divide +Innovation Strategy Development +Cross-functional Team Leadership +Digital Business Strategy +Digital Transformation & Culture Change +Art of the Possible +Imagineer & Product Development +Ecosystem builder +New Business model development +Applied experimentation / learn by doing +Market Research and Analysis +Technology Vision / Leadership +Technology & Process Assessment and Integration +Enterprise Innovation & Lab design/execution +Strategic Planning & Execution +Stakeholder Management and Partnerships +Program/Project Rescue +Intellectual Property Development +Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning

Experience

1. Board of Advisors

   Trust-Place

   Jan 2020 — Present

   Trust-Place is a cutting-edge technology company that offers a groundbreaking solution for brands and customers to authenticate their products through a digital certificate of ownership. By providing a secure and verifiable record of ownership, Trust-Place helps brands protect the value of their products, share their history, and facilitate their transmission in a circular economy. Trust-Place\'s innovative solution creates a dynamic and endless link between brands, their products, and their customers, offering a unique and unparalleled experience for all involved. With Trust-Place, brands can ensure the authenticity of their products, build trust with their customers, and create a competitive edge in the market.

Education

• University of Melbourne

  Chemical Engineering

• MIT Sloan School of Management

  Executive Program, Executive Management

• Monash University

  B. Eco, Economics, IT

• University of Life

  Masters: Getting Stuff Done