As CTO, Mr. Pettersen utilizes his extensive e-business experience in software and product development and technology operations to head LeadPoint's technology development and operations. In addition to LeadPoint, Mr. Pettersen has founded and currently serves as CEO for Estalea, an innovative entrepreneurial company that focuses on creating a network of new Internet businesses. Prior to Estalea, Mr. Pettersen served as senior vice president and chief technology officer of Commission Junction. Pettersen provided strategic technology leadership and oversaw engineering, quality assurance and technology operations. As part of a corporate turn-around, Mr. Pettersen implemented substantial cost containment initiatives that had significant impact on the company's bottom line and provided a quick turn-around to a profitable company and subsequent sale to ValueClick. Mr. Pettersen also retained the position of vice president of technology at ValueClick (NASDAQ:VCLK), which provides a wide range of products and services that enables agencies, advertisers and publishers to cost-effectively reach, recruit and retain online customers.Mr. Pettersen also founded and served as CEO for Active Internet Marketing. |