Paul Vais has a broad range of international operating and investment experience across multiple sectors, primarily in semiconductors, software, media and entertainment. His career includes 14 years in leadership roles in technology companies and 12 years in private equity. Formerly the lead technology and telecommunications investor with Apax Partners in Menlo Park, Mr. Vais currently serves on the board of directors TAG Networks, Silicon Optix and Innovalight. Past investments led include Jamdat Mobile, Oblix, Ravisent Technologies, Rendition and Active Software. Before entering the private equity sector, he was with NeXT Computer, where his responsibilities included systems engineering, European operations, and worldwide marketing. Prior positions include Manager of Systems Engineering with Apollo Computer and consultant to IBM, Olivetti, and numerous early-stage companies, providing expertise in strategic marketing and technology development.