Craig Elliot

An international leader in technology, Craig Elliott co-founded and is the CEO of Pertino Networks, a cloud networking software company based in Silicon Valley. In addition, he serves on the Board of Directors of Global Vet Link and Xero and is a Strategic Advisor at NZTE in respect to Angel, VC and PE markets, helping guide New Zealand high-growth technology companies as they enter the US. He is also a member of the American Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand.

Prior to this, Craig spent 10 years at Apple where he launched online services in 80 countries and seven different languages, serving multiple senior roles, including International General Manager of Internet and Online Services. He was also CEO of Packeteer and took the company from three people to over 200 before going public in 1999 with a market valuation of over $2 billion.

Craig has written several top-selling books in computer science, home automation and automobile racing. 

Watch Craig Elliot accept his award here.