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Jason Frydakis

@jasonf

Strategic partnerships and business development leader with 18+ years scaling digital platform ecosystems and partner-led growth across tech and media

Netherlands

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What I'm looking for

vailable for freelance and fractional mandates, advisory and hands-on execution in business development, digital ecosystem strategy and partnerships.

Expert strategic partnerships and digital ecosystem strategy

Available for freelance and fractional mandates, advisory and hands-on execution in business development, digital ecosystem strategy and partnerships.

18+ years global experience: Technology, media, automotive and emerging connected platforms and services
Strategic connector: The commercial lead who also speaks product and tech, bridging partners and internal teams
Fluent in what’s new: I turn new tools and platforms, AI included, into a real advantage for your project
Platform partnerships and ecosystem strategy: From first negotiation to signed deal and go-to-market

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Partnerships, Connected Car Services

Lynk & Co Automotive

Mar 2023 - Mar 2026 (3 years)

rove connected services partnerships for the vehicle, turning the car into a platform for third-party Apps and Services, from App store and media to EV charging and maps.

Partner Development GTM Strategy Contract Negotiation NPS Cross Functional Collaboration Supplier Management Product Integration

Director, EMEA Partnership Development

Warner Bros. Discovery

Sep 2021 - Feb 2023 (1 year 5 months)

Directed EMEA distribution and platform partnerships, scaling streaming and content services across the region with OEM and platform partners like Samsung, LG, and Philips

Partnership Management Co Marketing Campaign Execution Negotiation

Global Partner Marketing Lead

Google

Sep 2019 - Mar 2021 (1 year 6 months)

Led partner marketing and go-to-market for Android TV and Google Assistant across EMEA, working with global OEMs in consumer electronics and connected home.

Partner Marketing GTM Android TV Campaign Management ECommerce Audit OEM Partnerships SEO Recommendations Analytics

Head of Smart TV Europe

Samsung Electronics

Jan 2011 - Aug 2019 (8 years 7 months)

Founding member of the team that built Samsung’s Smart TV service business in Europe, from the first media and entertainment strategic partnerships, to the launch of Samsung TV Plus FAST and co-developing the first ad-based commercial models.

Product Ownership FAST TV Plus Team Leadership