Jim Willson

Developed and implemented service partnership strategy for foldable smartphone applications.
• Increased foldable ecosystem partnerships 450% through partnership management, in collaboration with global partnership teams and Google.
• Negotiated and closed service agreements with global enterprises such as Zoom, Signal, The Wall Street Journal, Chase, Wells Fargo, Apartments.com, and Intuit.

Oversaw partnership and technology strategy to drive U.S. mobile product innovation. Directed emerging technology initiatives, including discovery, validation, and partnership formation. Drove proof-of-concept exploration for pre-commercial projects. Worked with global, cross-functional organizations. Negotiated terms for development funding, licensing fees, and exclusivity

Led content acquisition and programming strategy for new Samsung 360° video service. Structured and managed VR content budget. Oversaw VR content lifecycle, from initial partnership identification to product launch. Built and managed relationships with current and potential partners. Negotiated licensing and talent agreements with world-renowned athletes and brands.

Led services partnership strategy for US carrier services team. Acted as primary interface between Samsung Mobile and Tier 1 carrier account teams. Drove retail innovation to maximize value from service partnerships.
• Increased acceptance rate from 60% to 85% for first- and third-party preload sell-ins across Tier 1 carrier accounts on 2 Galaxy smartphones.

Led international partnership and business development strategy across OEM and platform divisions. Negotiated service agreements to integrate proprietary technologies and features into GLU game franchises.
• Generated $1M in revenue in 8 months by leveraging existing relationships with OEM partners and cultivating new partnerships with industry leaders such as Samsung.