Management Team



Bob Cunha
President

Mr. Cunha joined as President of Artisan Network in April, 2000. Before joining Artisan Network, Mr. Cunha was Vice President of Broadband Services for BellSouth, where he directed all marketing activities for the firm’s high-speed Internet access activities. Previously he was President of BellSouth Products, Inc., one of the leading brands of consumer telephone equipment in the world. Mr. Cunha holds an A.B. degree from Harvard University. He is an avid collector of American and Australian folk art.



 

  Precious Manchepalli
Chief Marketing Officer

Ms. Manchepalli joined Artisan Network in April, 1999. She negotiates strategic alliances and partnerships while overseeing all aspects of sales, advertising, promotion and marketing for Artisan Network. Prior to joining Artisan Network, Ms. Manchepalli served as Web site development coordinator for the Home Shopping Network, where she developed phases of the company's e-commerce site, including online marketing and merchandising strategies, content development and graphic design. Ms. Manchepalli holds a bachelor degree in advertising from the University of South Florida. She is an accomplished oil painter.




Marco Nicolayevsky
Chief Technology Officer

Mr. Nicolayevsky joined Artisan Network in November, 1999. Prior to joining Artisan Network, Mr. Nicolayevsky was Technical Director of Macquarium Intelligent Communications, a leading interactive strategy and professional services firm. While at Macquarium, Mr. Nicolayevsky was involved in the initial development and marketing efforts for MisterArt.com, which was Artisan Network's first site. Mr. Nicolayevsky holds a B.F.A. in Computer Art from the Savannah College of Art and Design.



 

  Paula Charles
Chief Financial Officer

Ms. Charles served as Senior Vice President, Finance and MIS for US Franchise Systems where she handled all facets of the financial operations for the publicly traded hotel franchising and management company. Prior to US Franchise Systems, Ms. Charles served as Vice President, Strategy and Business Development for National Data Corporation where she led several company acquisitions and expansion strategies. During her five years with NDC, Ms. Charles also served as Group Vice President, Product Marketing and Strategy and Vice President of Business Strategy and Planning. Prior to NDC, Ms. Charles served as Senior Manager, Management Consulting for Deloitte & Touche. A graduate of the University of Texas, having earned a Master of Professional Accountancy and a former accounting instructor at the same institution, Ms. Charles also holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Washington. A world-traveler, Ms. Charles has also lived in a variety of countries, including Australia, Brazil and The Netherlands.