Kurt Whitt

Planet Media

We work closely with sustainability-minded businesses to define and develop their identity, position, and presence in the marketplace. We help clients achieve sustained growth through ideas, strategies, and solutions that influence consumer taste and shape culture.

Our industry expertise and unwavering commitment to sustainability set us apart. Our goal is to deliver amazing experiences that make people talk, and build strategic value for a socially just and environmentally sustainable society.

Founder/Strategist

Studio 420

Cannabis and psychedelics creative agency at the intersection of art, design and technology.

Open TV

Responsible for developing and implementing sales and distribution channels and strategic business plan for Eastern US and Latin America region.

Vice President Sales – Eastern US & Latin America

ADVANCED FIBRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

Provided a leadership role in creating strategy, setting direction and motivating regional sales managers for the Asian business unit. Developed strategic marketing plan targeting product positioning, pricing strategies, margin analysis and sales channel development. Provided annual forecast and budget, established sales quota’s and determined resource allocation within territory. Acting General Manager for AFC’s manufacturing joint venture in China. Achieved annual sales revenues in excess of $8M with complete P&L responsibilities.

Managing Director, Asia Pacific & General Manager AFC Hong Kong

TSX Corporation

Responsible for sales and marketing activities through-out the Pacific rim & Middle East. Formulated and executed sales & marketing plan increasing companies market share by 300% with annualized revenues at $13M. Prepared annual operating budgets, forecasts and analyzed potential manufacturing joint ventures and technology transfer programs. 	Administered corporate advertising campaign broadcast via satellite in 52 countries across Asia.

Vice President, Asia Pacific Sales

Motorola Solutions

Directed sales, marketing and engineering support activities through-out the Pacific rim. Established GI’s business unit in Hong Kong and Singapore. Recruited, developed and managed a sales staff which secured contracts with system operators in Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok and Manila valued in excess of $40M

Managing Director, Asia Pacific

An enterprising executive with 29 years of experience in Silicon Valley startups, international business development, and global operations. Accomplished in leading teams, forging strategic alliances, and achieving revenue growth and proven track record in internet technologies, interactive media, and global brands.

A results-oriented, decisive individual with the demonstrated ability to accomplish objectives through leadership. An individual whose style is characterized by urgency, focus, and discipline. A natural leader, an energizer, who inspires their team to be high performers.

Founder

Kurt founded Planet Media in San Francisco in 1999 after helping build and launch several successful Silicon Valley startups. He is responsible for initial business conceptualization, capital investment, strategic planning and overseeing sales, marketing and service for the organization. 

He brings over 25 years of diversified experience in international business development, sales, marketing, technology and strategic planning with both startup and growth organizations. He is an accomplished business executive who has led web-based, interactive television, new media and broadcasting teams for Fortune 500 companies, both in the U.S. and internationally. 

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