Craig is the principal of CCP LLC based in Newport Beach, CA. CCP advises and invests in consumer Internet, digital media and companies in the health, wellness and LOHAS sector. He was formerly Managing Director and Head of Venture Capital and Digital Media at Saban Capital and a founding Partner in the Softbank Capital Technology Fund. Craig was also the co-founder of Boost Mobile USA, a wireless joint venture with Nextel Communications. Boost was one of the first Mobile Virtual Network Operator's (MVNO's) to develop a successful business model based on branded wireless services and content. Boost was sold to Nextel in August 2003.
Prior to co-founding Boost Mobile in the USA, Craig was the CEO of Mercury Capital, a private investment company specializing in wireless, media and technology investments. Through Mercury Capital, Craig advised on a number of wireless and technology related ventures as well as Initial Public Offerings and M&A transactions in Australia, South-East Asia and the USA.
Craig was formerly a private equities advisor for the Bank of Singapore in Sydney and a Senior Associate at one of Australia's largest national law firms where he acted for clients such as United Airlines, The Disney Corporation and DHL International (where he was External General Counsel). In 1994, he co-founded NRG Asia–Pacific, the largest independent power producer in Australia with over AUD5.5 billion in assets. Craig was also a founding principal of Private Energy Partners, which developed and owned coal and gas fired energy projects in Australia and Indonesia. He was the CEO of E-world Technologies Limited (Australia's largest PDA retail and enterprise software company) and was previously a Partner in the largest independent mobile retail distribution company in Australia.
Craig was also a personal advisor to Tony Robbins and The Anthony Robbins Group of Companies on various online and digital projects. He was also a founding director of EBT Mobile (China) LTD, the largest mobile phone retailer in Eastern China and China Mobiles No.1 authorized reseller of mobile services.
Craig’s recent directorships have included YouMail, Next New Networks (acquired by Google), Skydeck, The Learning Annex, PureVideo Networks (GrindTV.com / StupidVideos.com) (Acquired by Wasserman Sports Group), Nellymoser, V-Enable, AmpTech Design, EBT Mobile (China) Ltd, Thumbplay and Insider Pages (acquired by Citysearch). He is also the Chairman and Founder of The Prostate Cancer Institute, Jomo Nutrition and CooperativeHealth and a Contributing Expert on Men's Health, Lifestyle, Exercise and Nutrition to The Huffington Post as well as a Special Advisor to ROAR.
Craig has a Bachelor of Economics and a Bachelor of Laws (Honors) from the University of Sydney in Australia. He is a passionate Surfer, Skier, Mountain biker, Scuba Diver, and Pilot.
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Craig was formerly a private equities advisor for the Bank of Singapore in Sydney and a Senior Associate at one of Australia's largest national law firms where he acted for clients such as United Airlines, The Disney Corporation and DHL International (where he was External General Counsel). In 1994, he co-founded NRG Asia–Pacific, the largest independent power producer in Australia with over AUD5.5 billion in assets. Craig was also a founding principal of Private Energy Partners, which developed and owned coal and gas fired energy projects in Australia and Indonesia. He was the CEO of E-world Technologies Limited (Australia's largest PDA retail and enterprise software company) and was previously a Partner in the largest independent mobile retail distribution company in Australia.
Craig was also a personal advisor to Tony Robbins and The Anthony Robbins Group of Companies on various online and digital projects. He was also a founding director of EBT Mobile (China) LTD, the largest mobile phone retailer in Eastern China and China Mobiles No.1 authorized reseller of mobile services.
Craig’s recent directorships have included YouMail, Next New Networks (acquired by Google), Skydeck, The Learning Annex, PureVideo Networks (GrindTV.com / StupidVideos.com) (Acquired by Wasserman Sports Group), Nellymoser, V-Enable, AmpTech Design, EBT Mobile (China) Ltd, Thumbplay and Insider Pages (acquired by Citysearch). He is also the Chairman and Founder of The Prostate Cancer Institute, Jomo Nutrition and CooperativeHealth and a Contributing Expert on Men's Health, Lifestyle, Exercise and Nutrition to The Huffington Post as well as a Special Advisor to ROAR.
Craig has a Bachelor of Economics and a Bachelor of Laws (Honors) from the University of Sydney in Australia. He is a passionate Surfer, Skier, Mountain biker, Scuba Diver, and Pilot.
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"Craig has built and transformed some of the leading businesses in consumer Internet and digital media. He has a vision for big market opportunities and a passion for living life to the fullest."
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Craig named one of Hollywood's Top Dealmakers in 2008
Craig on The Huffington Post