Martin Wade
Chairman at VITA MOBILE SYSTEMS, INC.
Profile
Martin R.
Wade is currently the Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Broadcaster, Inc. He is also the Chairman & Chief Financial Officer at Vita Mobile Systems, Inc. Additionally, he serves as the Co-Chairman at Giga Carbon Neutrality, Inc. and as a Director at MediaNews Group, Inc., Energy Transfer Group LLC, The Philadelphia Inquirer LLC, NexMed (U.S.A.), Inc., MNG Enterprises, Inc., Oyster Enterprises Acquisition Corp., and Catalyst Acquisition Group LLC.
In his former positions, Mr. Wade served as the President & Chief Executive Officer at International Microcomputer Software, Inc. from 2001 to 2006.
He was also the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Payless ShoeSource, Inc. from 2017 to 2019.
Furthermore, he held the position of President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Digital Creative Development Corp.
in 2001.
He served as the Chief Executive Officer at Bengal Capital Partners LLC and as the Non-Executive Chairman at Old Holdco, Inc. in 2020.
Additionally, he was the Chairman & Chief Financial Officer at Gold Mining USA, Inc. .
Mr. Wade has a diverse education background.
He obtained his undergraduate degree from West Virginia University in 1971 and an MBA from the University of Wyoming in 1975.
Martin Wade active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| VITA MOBILE SYSTEMS, INC. | Chairman | 2016-12-31 |
| OYSR ENTE | Director/Board Member | - |
MNG Enterprises, Inc.
 MNG Enterprises, Inc. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services MNG Enterprises, Inc. engages in the operation of a newspaper business. The company is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Director/Board Member | - |
MediaNews Group, Inc.
 MediaNews Group, Inc. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services MediaNews Group, Inc. engages in the provision of news and media content. It offers news and local websites, electronic editions, mobile websites, email programs, and social media feeds. The company was founded by William Dean Singleton and Richard B. Scudder in March 1985 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Director/Board Member | - |
NexMed (U.S.A.), Inc.
 NexMed (U.S.A.), Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Part of Seelos Therapeutics, Inc., NexMed (U.S.A.), Inc. is a private company based in San Diego, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Philadelphia Inquirer LLC
 The Philadelphia Inquirer LLC Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Philadelphia Media Network LLC publishes newspapers and magazines. It offers online services of the two newspapers throughout the country. The company offers publications, reader, marketing and advertising services. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Director/Board Member | 2010-10-14 |
Energy Transfer Group LLC
 Energy Transfer Group LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Energy Transfer LP, Energy Transfer Group LLC is a private company that provides compression services for the transportation of natural gas. The company is based in La Grange, TX. Energy Transfer Group was acquired by ETP Legacy LP on August 17, 2009. | Director/Board Member | - |
Catalyst Acquisition Group LLC
 Catalyst Acquisition Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Catalyst Acquisition Group LLC (Catalyst Acquisition) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Hans B. Amell. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. | Private Equity Investor | 2010-11-23 |
Broadcaster, Inc.
 Broadcaster, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Broadcaster, Inc. provides media and networking services. It offers movies, music, television shows, viral videos, mobile media, games, sports and other entertainment services. The company was founded in May 2007 and is headquartered in Chatsworth, CA. | Chief Executive Officer | 2001-07-31 |
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Training of Martin Wade
| West Virginia University | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of Wyoming | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
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| VITA MOBILE SYSTEMS, INC. | Technology Services |
| COMSOVEREIGN HOLDING CORP. | Electronic Technology |
| Private companies | 29 |
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DataMetrics Corp.
 DataMetrics Corp. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology DataMetrics Corp. designs, develops, and manufactures high-speed color printers. It manufactures ruggedized information technology equipment, including computers, printers, workstations, monitors and chassis and enclosures, which are designed to work in harsh environments and adverse conditions. The company was founded in October 1962 and is headquartered in Simi Valley, CA. | Electronic Technology |
| DIMON, Inc. | Distribution Services |
Lehman Brothers, Inc.
 Lehman Brothers, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance A subsidiary of Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc., Lehman Brothers, Inc. is a broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. They provide global equity and fixed research. The equity research department covers more than 100 sectors. They use a fundamental, quantitative, strategic and tactical research approach. In addition to these Lehman has also developed special products, such as 10 uncommon values and 10 uncommon eurovalues. | Finance |
Trusted Media Brands, Inc.
 Trusted Media Brands, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Trusted Media Brands, Inc. operates as a multi-brand and multi-platform media and direct marketing company. The firm publishes magazines, books, music collections, and video products. It offers consumer goods and fitness products. The company was founded by DeWitt Wallace in 1922 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
International Microcomputer Software, Inc.
 International Microcomputer Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services International Microcomputer Software, Inc. develops software for productivity, utility, and digital image categories | Technology Services |
Payless ShoeSource, Inc.
 Payless ShoeSource, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Payless ShoeSource, Inc. (Delaware) owns and operates footwear specialty retailer stores in the Western Hemisphere with 4,605 retail stores. The stores offer fashionable, private and branded label footwear and accessories for women, men and children in a self-selection shopping format. Their stores sell a broad assortment of footwear, including athletic, casual and dress shoes, sandals, work and fashion boots, slippers and accessories, such as handbags and hosiery. The company's retail stores in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Central America, South America and Japan sold over 182 million pairs of footwear. The company is headquartered in Topeka, KS | Retail Trade |
MediaNews Group, Inc.
MediaNews Group, Inc. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services MediaNews Group, Inc. engages in the provision of news and media content. It offers news and local websites, electronic editions, mobile websites, email programs, and social media feeds. The company was founded by William Dean Singleton and Richard B. Scudder in March 1985 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Consumer Services |
Prosegur Services Group, Inc.
 Prosegur Services Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Prosegur Services Group, Inc. provides full-solution security services. It offers general security and aviation services which includes commercial, finance, hospitality, security solutions and patrol services. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Herndon, VA. | Commercial Services |
Apricus Biosciences, Inc.
 Apricus Biosciences, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Apricus Biosciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the development and commercialization of product candidates in the areas of specialty urology and rheumatology. Its products include Vitaros and Femprox. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Health Technology |
Digital Creative Development Corp.
 Digital Creative Development Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Digital Creative Development Corp. engages in the acquisitions and investments in the legal cannabis sector. It includes product testing, business intelligence, and technology & data applications, as regulations permit. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
| Prudential Securities | Finance |
Morgan Grenfell & Co. Ltd.
 Morgan Grenfell & Co. Ltd. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Part of Deutsche Bank AG, Morgan Grenfell & Co. Ltd. is a British company that manages private investments. The company is based in London, UK. | Miscellaneous |
| Pricewaterhouse & Co. | Commercial Services |
Advaxis, Inc.
 Advaxis, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Advaxis, Inc. is a biotechnology company, which engages in the discovery, development and commercialization of cancer immunotherapies. It manages platform technology that utilizes live attenuated Listeria monocytogenes bioengineered to secrete antigen or adjuvant fusion proteins. The firm has four franchises in various stages of clinical and pre-clinical development, namely: HPV-associated cancers, prostate cancer, neoantigen therapy and hotspot mutation therapy. The company was founded on June 5, 1987 and is headquartered in Princeton, NJ. | Health Technology |
Old Holdco, Inc.
 Old Holdco, Inc. TobaccoConsumer Non-Durables Old Holdco, Inc. engages in purchasing, processing, packing, storing, and shipping tobacco and other consumer tobacco products. It operates through the following segments: Leaf - North America, Leaf - Other Regions, and Other Products and Services. The Leaf - North America segment focuses on processing and other activities than the other regions. The Leaf - Other Regions segment sells a small amount of processed but un-threshed flue-cured and burley tobacco in loose-leaf and bundle form to certain customers. The Other Products and Services comprises the cannabis and e-liquid products. The company was founded on May 13, 2005 and is headquartered in Morrisville, NC. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| C.J. Lawrence, Inc. | Finance |
Broadcaster, Inc.
Broadcaster, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Broadcaster, Inc. provides media and networking services. It offers movies, music, television shows, viral videos, mobile media, games, sports and other entertainment services. The company was founded in May 2007 and is headquartered in Chatsworth, CA. | Technology Services |
Catalyst Acquisition Group LLC
Catalyst Acquisition Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Catalyst Acquisition Group LLC (Catalyst Acquisition) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Hans B. Amell. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. | Finance |
RDA Holding Co.
 RDA Holding Co. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services RDA Holding Co. provides multi platform media and direct marketing services. It produces and sells print and digital magazines, books, music, and videos through various channels, direct mail and financial services. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
| Salomon Brothers, Inc. | Finance |
Energy Transfer Group LLC
Energy Transfer Group LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Energy Transfer LP, Energy Transfer Group LLC is a private company that provides compression services for the transportation of natural gas. The company is based in La Grange, TX. Energy Transfer Group was acquired by ETP Legacy LP on August 17, 2009. | Commercial Services |
| Bengal Capital Partners LLC | |
Gold Mining USA, Inc.
 Gold Mining USA, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Gold Mining USA, Inc. engages in the acquisition, expansion, and development of metallurgical and mining projects. Its portfolio includes Mt. Tymn and Tennant Creek Gold Mines and Gypsy Mine. The company was founded on April 28, 1995 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Non-Energy Minerals |
The Philadelphia Inquirer LLC
The Philadelphia Inquirer LLC Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Philadelphia Media Network LLC publishes newspapers and magazines. It offers online services of the two newspapers throughout the country. The company offers publications, reader, marketing and advertising services. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Consumer Services |
NexMed (U.S.A.), Inc.
NexMed (U.S.A.), Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Part of Seelos Therapeutics, Inc., NexMed (U.S.A.), Inc. is a private company based in San Diego, CA. | Health Technology |
The Reader's Digest Association, Inc.
 The Reader's Digest Association, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Imagine Nation Books, LLC, The Reader's Digest Association, Inc. is a private company that markets books, magazines, educational products, recorded music collections, and home video products. The company is based in Pleasantville, NY. | Distribution Services |
MNG Enterprises, Inc.
MNG Enterprises, Inc. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services MNG Enterprises, Inc. engages in the operation of a newspaper business. The company is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Consumer Services |
Oyster Enterprises Acquisition Corp.
 Oyster Enterprises Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Oyster Enterprises Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company. It engages in effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. The company was founded on October 22, 2020 and is headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL. | Finance |
Giga Carbon Neutrality, Inc.
 Giga Carbon Neutrality, Inc. TruckingTransportation Giga Carbon Neutrality, Inc. is a clean energy trucking and Canadian technology company that offers an 'energy-as-a-service' (EaaS) solution to make running clean, reliable vehicle fleets easy for industrial and commercial transportation companies. The private company is based in Richmond, Canada. The company's portfolio includes battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, clean energy storage, charging and refueling infrastructure, and specialist financing to support the transition to zero-emission vehicles. The CEO of the company is Martin Richard. | Transportation |
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