Russell Boltwood
Executive Vice President/ General Counsel

As the Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Transpacific IP, Russell Boltwood is responsible for all operational and strategic aspects of the Company's legal function, including oversight of the Company's internal and external legal professionals, management of general corporate and business legal matters, IP portfolio design, acquisition, licensing and monetization strategies.

Prior to joining Transpacific IP, Russell was Of Counsel for the San Francisco-based law firm of Dillingham & Murphy, LLP, where he advised large, mid-sized and emerging companies in regard to corporate, venture capital, transactional, intellectual property and business development matters, with an emphasis on matters relating to China, Brasil, and other emerging economies. Prior to Dillingham & Murphy, Russell was General Counsel for UTStarcom, a NASDAQ-traded telecommunications equipment company, where he oversaw the company's initial public offering in 2000, its subsequent acquisition of nine companies, and numerous IP portfolio transactions.

Russell holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, a J.D. from Golden Gate University in San Francisco, and is a graduate of the Executive Program at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business in Palo Alto, California. A member of the State Bar of California, Russell is also recognized as a Certified Licensing Executive (CLE) by the Licensing Executives Society (LES), and is the author of several published articles regarding intellectual property, corporate governance and competitive intelligence matters.

James Lim
Chief Corporate & Strategy Officer

James Lim joined Transpacific IP in 2009 as a Chief Corporate & Strategy Officer. He is based in Singapore and has given his ongoing support of Transpacific IP's IT requirements over the past 3 years.

James is responsible for assisting the Chairman/ Managing Director with creating, communicating, executing, and sustaining strategic initiatives within Transpacific IP. James reviews the current corporate services like governance, risk management, human capital management, knowledge management and establishes a framework for organizational development.

James, an International ISACA member, has been an IT practitioner for more than 20 years with 12 years in a senior management position.His illustrious career has ranged from running IT companies specializing in visualization, electronic media marketing, to previous serving as the Information and Communications Technology Director for United PREMAs. He has led United Premas' Asia Pacific and Middle East Information and Communications Technology Division, which includes the Strategy Team, Knowledge Management, ICT Support and Operations and Telephony. Besides IT infrastructure, James is also responsible for all enterprise software (in-house and third parties).

Jasmine Kway
Senior Vice President - Consulting

Jasmine Kway brings to Transpacific IP her vast and diverse experience of IP and technology management from both the private and public sectors. As SVP Consulting, Jasmine leads the consulting practice in Transpacific that works with companies to identify opportunities in creating value from their IP through portfolio building and strategic management. The team also works with public research organizations and government agencies to develop best practices, strategies, initiatives and programs to create, manage and commercialize public sector IP. With the combined wealth of expertise and experience, Jasmine leads the team in conducting training programs internationally to all sectors and stakeholders of IP.

Prior to joining Transpacific, Jasmine was the Director of the National University of Singapore Industry Liaison Office (NUS ILO). She transformed NUS ILO into an engaging and forthcoming technology transfer office with a vision to create value from excellent science developed at NUS. Apart from managing and commercializing NUS IP portfolio, NUS ILO was also responsible for actively facilitating and promoting University-Industry alliances and partnerships, as well as negotiating licenses and corporate-sponsored research agreements. Under her leadership, NUS ILO became the leading technology management and industry liaison office in Singapore and around the region. Prior NUS ILO, Jasmine ran companies that commercialized technologies from various Institutions of Higher Learning related to the Marine Industry, as well as managed engineering teams in large-scale engineering projects. Jasmine has significant government sector experience, having formulated policies that promote innovation and entrepreneurship while at the Singapore Economic Development Board, as well as Singapore's IP Hub strategy and the Singapore Government IP Policy, while at the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore.

Jasmine is a frequent speaker at technology transfer conferences, workshops and seminars. She is one of the standing trainers identified by the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) to give training at WIPO workshops and seminars in ASEAN and African countries. Jasmine is also an active member of the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM). Jasmine holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Physical Oceanography from National University of Singapore, and a B. Eng (Honors) in Civil Engineering. She is author of several scientific publications and many published articles relating to technology transfer and IP management.