Former Adobe Systems CEO Bruce Chizen Joins Voyager Capital’s Advisory Board
2008-08-06 07:00:00
Former Adobe Systems CEO Bruce Chizen Joins Voyager Capital’s Advisory Board
Former Adobe Systems CEO Bruce Chizen Joins Voyager Capital’s Advisory Board
Respected Industry Leader Will Help Grow Voyager’s Franchise and Portfolio Companies
MENLO PARK, CA–(EMWNews – August 6, 2008) – Voyager Capital, a leading West Coast
venture capital firm, today announced that Bruce Chizen, former CEO of
Adobe Systems, has joined the firm’s Advisory Board.
As CEO from 2000 to 2007, Chizen transformed Adobe Systems into one of the
world’s largest and most diversified software companies in terms of
revenue, global reach and breadth of products. During his tenure, Chizen
tripled revenue and turned a company known mainly for its popular design
products into one of the most significant forces in the software industry.
Chizen also led the company’s expansion into new markets, including the
enterprise, knowledge worker and consumer.
“Bruce brings invaluable experience in building successful high growth
companies, as well as excellent perspectives on the digital media and
software sectors,” said Bill McAleer, managing director at Voyager Capital.
“He will be a tremendous asset to the firm as we continue to expand our
West Coast franchise.”
Prior to becoming CEO of Adobe Systems, Chizen was executive vice president
of worldwide products and marketing. At Adobe since 1994, he was previously
vice president and general manager of both the professional graphics
division and Adobe’s consumer division.
“Voyager Capital is well positioned to leverage the major technology
sectors on the West Coast including Silicon Valley; Seattle, Washington;
and Portland, Oregon,” said Chizen. “I welcome the opportunity to help
develop innovative strategies that will accelerate the firm’s momentum.”
From 1980 to 1983, Chizen worked in Mattel Electronics’ merchandising
group, helping grow it to a $500 million business. In 1983, Chizen joined
Microsoft Corporation, eventually becoming the company’s eastern region
sales director. In 1987, he joined Claris Corporation, a subsidiary of
Apple Computer, Inc., as a founding senior manager and later held positions
as vice president of sales and worldwide marketing before becoming vice
president and general manager of Claris Clear Choice.
Chizen holds a bachelor’s degree from Brooklyn College, City University of
New York. He currently serves on the boards of Synopsys, Inc. and Oracle
Corporation, as well as a number of non profit boards. Bruce also recently
joined as an observer on the board of directors of Elemental Technologies,
a Voyager Fund III portfolio company in the digital media sector.
For a complete list of members of Voyager Capital’s Advisory Board please
visit: http://www.voyagercapital.com/team/advisory-board.php.
About Voyager Capital
Voyager Capital is a leading West Coast information technology venture
firm, providing entrepreneurs with the resources, experience, and
connections to build successful companies. Voyager invests primarily in
early stage digital media, software and services, wireless, and web
infrastructure companies, where the firm’s domain expertise and
“Go-to-Market” resources help build market leaders. Voyager Capital has
$370 million under management with offices in Seattle, Washington; Menlo
Park, California; and Portland, Oregon. For more information please visit:
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