Bio

Ted Greene has more than 18 years of leadership experience in building successful operations and growing companies. An accomplished entrepreneur and corporate strategist, Mr. Greene brings to Old Willow Partners the financial and managerial experience required to assist portfolio companies in their rapid growth. Mr. Greene currently serves as CEO of Rainbo Sports, LLC., the leading multi-channel retailer in the competitive figure skating industry. Under his leadership, Rainbo Sports has successfully launched a mobile retail channel, online community platform and moved the company from a strong specialty retailer into a lifestyle company for young female athletes. From 2003 - 2006 Mr. Greene was the founding CEO of Akoya, the leading provider of on-demand, cost intelligence software for Fortune 500 manufacturers. The initial technology for Akoya was developed by a Fortune 100 manufacturing company. Mr. Greene was successful in commercializing the technology, delivering the product to market and driving the Company to a multi-million dollar revenue level within 18 months of product launch. He successfully raised millions in venture capital to fund the growth and recruited leading industry experts as advisors and directors. In 1994, Mr. Greene co-founded SGS Net, an IT software and services firm providing managed business services, strategic consulting, and custom application development. Mr. Greene was CEO of the company through 2002 and served on the Board of Directors through its sale to Whitman Hart in 2004. During his tenure at SGS Net, Mr. Greene grew the company into a successful multi-million dollar company. He increased revenues more than 100 percent for five consecutive years and grew the client base from zero to 150, including anchor Fortune 500 clients. Mr. Greene has also held positions at international financial institutions. His duties included managing financial transactions for middle-market and large corporate clients as well as leading mergers and acquisitions activities. Mr. Greene earned an MBA at the University of Chicago, an MA at the University of South Carolina, and a BA at Miami University in Ohio.