Felicia Lindau

Chief Business Development Officer, SVP Strategic and Account Services at Adams & Knight

Felicia Lindau has a diverse work experience that spans multiple industries and roles. Felicia began their career as an Account Executive at Ty Gurler and Associates from 1990 to 1993. Felicia then moved on to work as an Account Executive at Foote, Cone & Belding, Direct West, where they managed direct marketing efforts for clients such as LEVI's, DOCKERS, and Novell, Inc. From 1994 to 1995, they worked as an Account Executive at Ammirati & Puris, overseeing customer acquisition and retention strategies for Compaq Computer Corporation and Mastercard.

In 1995, Lindau joined Anderson Lembke as an Account Supervisor, where they handled market research, brand positioning, and new brand launches for clients like THE MICROSOFT NETWORK (MSN) ONLINE SERVICE. Felicia also managed online advertising for all A&L clients, including Microsoft and 3Com, and was involved in website design and development for Zip2, Elon Musk's first company.

From 1996 to 1998, Lindau worked as an Account Supervisor at Foote, Cone & Belding, contributing to the successful launch and management of accounts such as AMAZON.COM and Excite, Inc.

In 1997, Lindau ventured into entrepreneurship and founded Sparks.com, an e-commerce company specializing in greeting cards, gifts, chocolates, and flowers. Felicia raised $25 million in venture capital and debt financing and served as Founder, CEO, and Chairman until 2003.

In 2003, Lindau became the Managing Partner at WhaleCo, Inc., where they identified and transformed unwanted vacation properties into highly desirable properties for sale. Felicia continued in this role until 2009.

During the same period, Lindau also founded Lindau Lights in 2003, serving as the company's Founder and President until 2010.

In 2010, Lindau established Lindau Consulting, where they provided advisory and consulting services to start-ups, focusing on fundraising, business plans, strategy, marketing, and ecommerce. Felicia also consulted on advertising new business initiatives.

Finally, Lindau joined Adams & Knight in 2011, where they held the roles of Chief Business Development Officer and SVP Strategic and Account Services. In this position, they achieved significant results for clients in tourism by delivering a high return on investment, driving increased visitation, and boosting website visits.

Overall, Felicia Lindau's work experience reflects their expertise in various aspects of marketing, strategy, business development, and entrepreneurship.

Felicia Lindau completed their Bachelor's degree at the University of Colorado Boulder from 1985 to 1989. Prior to that, they attended Highland Park High School in Dallas, TX. No specific degree or field of study is mentioned for their high school education.

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