Daniel Behrendt

Daniel Behrendt has a diverse work experience spanning across various companies and roles. Daniel started their career at Microsoft as the Director of Business Development, Strategy & M&A. Daniel then moved on to CJ ENM ENTERTAINMENT DIV. as the Corporate Vice President, Gaming, where they developed the US market entry strategy for Korea's largest ad-funded online gaming company. After that, they co-founded HiExpat.com before joining Samsung Electronics as the Senior Director of Corporate Development & Strategy. At Samsung, they led the implementation of creative partnerships and acquisitions to increase market share. Next, Behrendt worked at Marchex as the Vice President of Strategy & Corporate Business Development, followed by a role at Honeywell as the Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships and M&A. At Honeywell, they were responsible for building partnerships and channel alliances to drive digital transformation. Their next role was at Affirm, where they served as the M&A & Head of Integrations Team. There, they led the acquisition integration planning activity and refined the integration process for various acquisitions. Currently, Behrendt is the Vice President of Finance & Operations at Overture Orthopaedics.

Daniel Behrendt has a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Political Economies of Industrial Society from the University of California, Berkeley. Daniel also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from INSEAD. In addition, Daniel has a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of California, Davis - School of Law, as well as a Certificate in Chinese Language & Law from the East China University of Political Science and Law. Daniel has obtained various certifications, including Mediation from the County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer and Business Affairs, High School Soccer Coach Fundamentals from the National Federation of State High School, National D Coaching License from the U.S. Soccer Federation, International Arbitrator from the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board, National E Coaching License from the U.S. Soccer Federation, United States District Courts for Northern & Central Districts of California from the United States, and State Bar of California from the California Bar.