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KOSTAS KATSOHIRAKIS

SALT LAKE CITY, UT 801.243.4393 KKATSOHIRAKIS@MSN.COM

CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, strategy development, due
diligence, and software business lines. Innovative leader with a proven track record of driving corporate
development and merger and acquisition strategy for a global Fortune 50 technology company, including the
successful negotiation and acquisition of McAfee, a $7.7B security software acquisition. Specializes in business cases,
contract negotiation, investor relationship management, integration planning, and business process optimization.
M&A Strategy & Execution Executive Leadership
Global Strategic Alliances Thought Leadership
Corporate Development
Target Evaluation

Analysis/Valuation
Due Diligence
Board/Executive Updates

Recruit/Retain Top Talent


Coaching & Mentoring Staff
Team Leadership

CAREER HISTORY

INTEL CORPORATION
Vice President & Managing Director, Strategic Transactions Group & Intel Capital
2013-2016
Spearheaded a global team responsible for supporting Intels software M&A and business development transactions.
Developed and executed strategic growth initiatives in collaboration with Intels software business group.
Directed large and complex transactions for private acquisitions, public acquisitions, divestitures, and IP purchases.
Key Contributions:
Realized $250M in cost savings by negotiating the divestiture of 4 non-performing businesses.
Acquired 2 software tools companies to enable accelerated time-to-market for next generation processors.
Negotiated a collaboration agreement with a European university for joint R&D in quantum computing.

Vice President & Managing Director, Corporate Development, Software & Solutions Group
2005-2013
Directed M&A and business development functions as an embedded function of the Software and Solutions Group.
Executed complex acquisition, divestiture, and business development transactions.
Developed inorganic growth strategies for key software market segments.
Facilitated numerous acquisitions to bolster key corporate pillars, including 8 for security, 4 for Internet of Things
(IoT) software, 8 for visual computing, 7 for compilers and mobile acceleration tools, 6 for enterprise middleware and
contextual data, and 10 collaboration agreements for emerging markets software ecosystems.
Key Contributions:

Spearheaded the strategic acquisition of McAfee, a $7.7B security co, and the largest Intel software acquisition to date.
Acquired Wind River for $884M and Havok for $110M.
Awarded Intel Achievement Awards (IAA) in 2007 and 2010, Intels highest recognition for an employee.
Received Intel Software Group Recognition Awards (GRA) in 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009.

Assistant Treasurer, Mergers & Acquisitions, Intel Capital


2000-2005
Managed a global cross-functional team tasked with supporting acquisition and divestiture transaction, including due
diligence, deal negotiation and closing, and communications planning.
Spearheaded private and public acquisitions and the sale of non-strategic businesses.
Ensured alignment between M&A activities and the corporate strategy for Intels Internet Communications business.
Expanded Intels desktop PC and server-based network access business.
Key Contributions:

Enabled recovery of $1B in aggregate value from divesture proceeds, cost avoidance, and tax benefits through
divesting non-strategic businesses.
Acquired Xircom for $748M.
Created an engineering center of excellence in Russia, leading to 3 acquisitions, including Elbrus/Unipro.
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KOSTAS KATSOHIRAKIS

SALT LAKE CITY, UT 801.243.4393 KKATSOHIRAKIS@MSN.COM

CAREER HISTORY (continued)

Director, Strategic Acquisitions, Intel Capital


Prior to 2000
Selected as the founding member of acquisitions team for the first Intel acquisition of Case Technologies in Denmark.
Developed and documented Intels acquisition processes.
Recruited, interviewed, hired, and trained new internal M&A personnel.
Developed the inorganic growth business strategy for Intels Internet Communications business.
Key Contributions:

Purchased Chips & Technologies, Dayna Communications, Shiva, XLNT Design, NetBoost, iPivot, Olicom, Giga
Communications, and other strategic companies for a purchase price of approximately $10B.

Additional Roles at Intel:


Business Development Manager, Network Products Division
Additional Early Experience:
Investments Representative, Private Client Services, MORGAN STANLEY & CO
Senior Design Engineer, LEGENT CORPORATION
Research & Development Software Engineer, HEWLETT PACKARD CORPORATION
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Master of Business Administration, Duke University


Bachelor of Science, Computer Science & Accounting, University of Utah
Additional Training: Transformational Leadership; Change Management
Certifications: Previously held Series 7, Series 3, Series 63, Series 67
Languages: Fluent in English & Greek
Professional Memberships: Chairman, 44th Biennial Pancretan Association of America (PAA) National Convention

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