Peter Shaw is a veteran CEO with experience in the graphics, personal computer, UNIX, Internet (software, hardware and systems) and enterprise software industries. Mr. Shaw is also experienced in the fields of mergers & acquisitions and venture capital financing, and has led several successful turnaround situations.

Prior to his work with Akonix, Mr. Shaw founded and served as CEO of Megatek and AGE Logic, and later served as CEO of Sitematic. All three companies were successfully acquired, and Mr. Shaw served as Senior Vice President of International Sales and Support for NetManage after that company acquired AGE Logic. Mr. Shaw also serves as a Venture Partner for San Diego-based Windward Ventures, and served as a senior advisor for Venture Catalyst NASDAQ:VCAT, also in San Diego.

Mr. Shaw holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from City College of New York, and an MBA from the University of Connecticut.