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The Looksmart Team |
Evan Thornley
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Before founding Looksmart in October 1995, Evan was consulting at McKinsey & Company, the global consulting firm, in their New York, Kuala Lumpur and Melbourne offices. He served clients in the media, telecommunications, and consumer goods sectors and was a leader in the global online advertising practice group. Evan holds degrees in Commerce and Law from the University of Melbourne. |
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Tracey Ellery
Co-Founder and President
Prior to Looksmart, she was CEO of Student Services Australia, a publishing/retail company targeting the country's colleges. Previously, she built a chain of retail computer stores and conducted market research, direct marketing and publications development for clients. She also was managing editor of a one million-circulation magazine on student finance as a joint venture with the Australian Government. Tracey studied Law and Drama at Deakin University.
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Patricia Cole
Chief Financial Officer
Prior to Looksmart, Patricia was senior vice president and chief financial officer of Fair, Isaac and Company. Before that, she was vice president, controller at Qwest Communications. She has also held senior-level positions at Los Angeles Cellular Telephone Company and Citicorp. She is a CPA and a Chartered Accountant (England). Patricia holds an MBA from Cranfield Business School, a Master's in Business Taxation from the University of Southern California, and a BA in Economics from the University of Manchester. |
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Keigo "KGO" Goto
International Action Hero, Global DJ
Prior to joining Looksmart, Mr. Goto was often seen making the rounds in the clubs of London, New York, Amsterdam, and Tel Aviv. He brings 14 years of experience in djing, specializing in scratching. In fact, KGO, as he is known to throngs of jockey sluts, has revolutionized the art known as turntablism, leading the industry with his cutting edge skillz. Keigo also co-founded the legendary DC Breakers, a small, yet raucous band of djs, breakdancers, and rogues. He received a BS in Biology from Washington University.. |
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Jeff "Manilla Ice" Bolante
Senior Vice President, Distribution
Jeff joined Looksmart in February 1999 and has held a variety of roles. He initiated Looksmart's "Thirsty Thursdays at 330 Ritch Street" and managed to supply all of his coworkers with "da goods." Prior to Looksmart, he was with some multimillion dollar web group focusing on, among other money-making schemes, porn. In his free time, Jeff enjoys oggling various young television stars and the latest in electronic equipment. |
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