Tom Huppuch

International Contracts

Durham, NH *3824

ac44ge@r.postjobfree.com

603-***-****

Senior International Legal Executive with a record of leading business initiatives to achieve profitable growth, enhance compliance,

and simplify business practices. Led contract negotiations with government and commercial accounts in over 20 countries. Sole in-

house counsel at four international tech firms that grew rapidly and were acquired. Managed due diligence in 12 + domestic and

international acquisitions. Leader and manager of IP protection initiatives and contract disputes; recovered millions of dollars.

Simplified contract terms and conditions templates, approvals, and programs, reducing contracting time.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Contracts Manager

UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION - Westford, MA

2013 to 2014

Drafted large ($XXM+) proposals and negotiated agreements with major domestic primes and international customers.

Contracts Manager

COBHAM - Exeter, NH

2012 to 2013

Streamlined review and terms for proposals and contracts, which reduced negotiation effort and time. Negotiated joint development

agreement with foreign supplier for critical components to support customer's DoD-sponsored program.

Contracts Manager

THE BODE TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC - Lorton, VA

2010 to 2012

Negotiated contracts for tests and products with governments/private firms. Negotiated positive end to patent infringement claim.

SVP General Counsel and Company Secretary

ARC INTERNATIONAL - Nashua, NH

2002 to 2010

Simplified terms and achieved 30% increase in revenue, $15M+ in license fees and royalties recovered, tenfold increase in patents, over $1M reduction in legal spending, no litigation or compliance problems, and four successful acquisitions. Vice President and General Counsel

VIRATA CORPORATION - Raleigh, NC

1999 to 2002

Responsible for all legal matters. Successfully managed and delivered contracting services through three years of hyper growth,

including IPO and Secondary, revenue growth from $10M to $150M, four acquisitions, minority equity investments in strategic

partners, and $1.3B sale.

Vice President and General Counsel

FORTRESS TECHNOLOGIES INC - Tampa, FL

1996 to 1999

Managed and delivered legal services for privately held encryption Security Company. Responsible for company compliance,

corporate board matters, negotiation with major accounts, including USG agencies, export compliance, and intellectual property

protection.

Senior Legal Counsel

DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION - Maynard, MA

1983 to 1996

Simplified contract terms for purchasing and sales, reduced time to revenue. Led Global Supply Chain initiative for Legal and helped reduce operating costs by 30%+. Led software protection team that recovered $50M+ in license fees.

Education

J.D.

SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL - Boston, MA

B.S. in Sociology-Psychology

UNION COLLEGE - Schenectady, NY

Links

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-huppuch-abogado

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