Javier Villamizar

Javier Villamizar is Operating Partner at SoftBank Vision Fund, Investor at Asteya. Enthusiastic, driven, multi-cultural seasoned professional with a global perspective, entrepreneurial background and extensive C-Level professional network in Technology. Team player, customer oriented, proven leader and problem solver, high-energy, dedicated thinker with diversified international work experience covering telecom, technology, software and hardware, supply chain, finance and venture capital with clear focus on creating sustainable value and bottom line growth. 25+ years of experience in Technology, products and solutions sales, business and market development and venture capital and consultancy practice. International experience managing multi-billion 20+ regional operations. Key member of the management team of a corporation that grew from $1B to $15B over 10 years and was acquired by Softbank in 2015. Proven track record of sales and business development efforts in Technology. Excellent "deal closing" abilities with high success ratio and always conscious about gross margins and bottom-line profitability. Large experience on the development and implementation of new strategies as well as organizational changes, in order to achieve business results. Member of multiple "expert networks" that support investment bankers, hedge fund managers and individual investors with up-to-date industry analysis on telecom and hi-tech related subjects. Proficiency and vast experience in writing on technology, music, food and wine. Specialties: Engineering, Telecom, Negotiation, Business Development, Venture Capital, Mergers and Acquisitions, International Business, Cellular, Mobile Handsets, Supply Chain Solutions, Supply Chain Financing, Logistics