Social Media Academy founder, Axel Schultze is one of the early advocates, users and experts in the social media space. As one of the Alpha users of LinkedIn a beta user of Twitter, one of the first business executives on FaceBook, Axel Schultze is not only experienced user of those tools but as CEO and founder of Xeequa, a social media solution for the new enterprise, a respected expert in the enterprise world.
Axel Schultze is a thought leader, entrepreneur, author, chair of the SIIA SaaS Committee, member of the Churchill Club, member of the CIO council, frequent industry speaker and engaged in many entrepreneurial initiatives.
You will find his professional bio on LinkedIn, his personal profile on Facebook, you may want to follow him on Twitter and of course interact with him in several communities such as the Xeequa Business Community, Channel Excellence and obviously in the Social Media Academy
Axel Schultze is lecturing several parts of the leadership program.
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John I. Todor, Ph.D.
Principal & Advisory Board Member
John I. Todor, Ph.D., is an early thought leader of the social media scene, uniquely combining two perspectives for developing win-win relationships between companies and their customers. He is the author of “Addicted Customers”, a frequent speaker and lecturer at Universities and developed methods to help people understand the advantages of social media for business. During his tenure as a professor and research scientist at the University of Michigan he investigated how people learn and make decisions.
As the Managing Partner of The Whetstone Edge, LLC (www.TheWhetstoneEdge.com), he helps companies implement business strategies that strengthen customer relationships in a mutually profitable manner. Clients range from small entrepreneurial ventures to multi-nationals like Hewlett-Packard.
You will find his professional bio on LinkedIn, his personal profile on Facebook,
John Todor is lecturing several parts of the leadership program.
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Adrienne Corn
Founding Faculty Member
Adrienne Corn is completing a research Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University in leadership and organizational behavior. Using a quantitative approach, Adrienne's research examines identity (including social and cultural capital) and occupational choice and persistence. Prior to her doctoral work, Adrienne was a member of the executive management teams in the areas of marketing and sales in both IT and Healthcare before starting her own consulting company focused on career development and authentic career pathing.
You will find her professional bio on LinkedIn, her personal profile on Facebook and you may want to follow her on Twitter
Adrienne Corn will initially lecture the HR / HT related sessions to social media in the Leadership program.
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Marita Roebkes
Co-Founder & Academy Manager
Social Media Academy co-founder, Marita Roebkes is involved in Social media since 2003 and has a deep understanding of the social web, its dynamics and tools.
Marita Roebkes is responsible for all Academy administration, backend systems, finance and operations.
You will find her professional bio on LinkedIn, her personal profile on Facebook, you may want to follow her on Twitter.
While managing the Social Media Academy operations, Marita is also co-founder and manager at Xeequa where she supports online community clients and business partners.
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