Mark Stouse

“I was introduced to Mark a few years ago as I was exploring new ways of working and how analytics could be better used to correlate marketing spend to revenue. Over the lunch meeting, I realized quickly that I was meeting someone with a very unique view of world affairs, history, trends and the business world. Polymath would best describe my friend Mark, in that he has an uncanny ability to connect dots across spectrums and offer perspectives that leave one engaged and at times speechless. His company, Proof, is a true reflection of his approach to problem solving. The value to me as a business person is that I can ask a business question and, through their innovative solution, receive compelling and relevant answers. I would be remiss in not mentioning Mark's humanity and love for others from all walks of life and beliefs – a true citizen of the world and kind soul. I've benefited from speaking to Mark on multiple topics and received his wise counsel.”

“Mark Stouse is Robert Greene backed by millions of B2B data points. Extremely insightful, truth seeker, philosopher, historian, GTM expert. You want Mark in your corner when you crack a new market or seek to disrupt an existing one.”

“Mark is a very passionate leader in the Marketing field. He is all about rationalising marketing expenses. He wants Marketing personas to back up their decisions based on data. Further he is passionate about companies reaching a strong Marketing ROI.”

“Mark is evidence of the power of LinkedIn. We connected through a mutual approach to evidence-based marketing and belief there is untapped power in what the function can bring to business. I have watched him take that idea and build it into a solid business that brings critical value to companies. Along the way, I have found a trusted sounding board, with ideas that push me and help me thing bigger - positive peer pressure that is treasured into today's business climate. Mark is the real deal, with the track record to back up his ideas.”

“I had the pleasure of working with Mark almost 20 years ago when he became my client. I instantly appreciated Mark's intellect, creativity and kindness toward my team. He is an outstanding partner and we achieved great things together. My respect for Mark has grown even stronger through the years. He is a true business leader who thinks strategically and executes with precision. Notably, Mark has always understood the importance of proving the business value of investments in marketing communications. His talent and experiences led Mark to create an innovative new marketing analytics company with the potential to make an enduring imprint on our profession. I'm honored to again work with Mark has he builds Proof and shares its value with his clients.”

“I had the pleasure of meeting Mark in 2015, when we began to work together as part of a marketing ROI project for Vendemore. Since then, Mark has been a continuous source of knowledge and insights that have delivered paramount value to our company and our clients. Mark's knowledge and feedback have been a major influencing factor on Vendemore, as well as my personal improvement within marketing ROI. Mark is one of the true experts in marketing. I am really looking forward to working with the PROOF software, and to my future collaborations with Mark.”

“Mark is a true professional, one of those people who collaborates, engages and involves a team and get things done. Not just well done, but to a very high standard, award winning standard. Sad we no longer work for the same organisation, but we still communicate often and looking forward to seeing the results of Mark's latest adventure. No hesitation to recommend Mark.”

“Mark does not only understand and participate in social media, he leads in creating innovative new ways of applying it to marketing, PR and communications. He is a recognized industry expert in using social media in communications, marketing and influencer analysis, but also in leveraging social media to create extraordinary value for the organization - across the sales cycle. Not only does Mark have the technical capabilities of running a world-class communications team, Mark is an amazing leader to work for. He makes it a point to lead by example, connect on a personal level with each team member and acknowledge each individuals' contributions to the team. And unlike most leaders I've worked for, Mark is openminded when evaluating new information. In short, he's a great, personable leader with the expertise and know-how to champion a world-class communications team.”

“For six years, I’ve had an opportunity to work with Mark Stouse. Throughout that time, he has demonstrated such strong business acumen -- as well as strategy and messaging capability, leadership, and collaborative spirit -- that I consider him one of few true mentors in my own career. We have worked together on a host of strategic messaging projects. In all those instances, I found Mark to be an outstanding collaborator. His ability to translate sound technology capabilities into inspiring messages is truly rare. Mark’s is fantastic building and growing relationships with other leaders inside our organization, as well as with agencies, customers, and other critical stakeholders. Mark takes a very entrepreneurial approach – business outcomes first – in everything he does. It’s refreshing, and it makes working with him a blast. Mark’s diverse background enables him to bring wonderful insight and creativity to bear on the process of building highly effective programs and teams. I suspect that’s why he and his teams have earned so many industry awards, not to mention the recognition he has received for innovation and operational impact from BMC Software and other companies. On a personal note, I’ve found Mark to be very easy to talk and relate to on a human level. He’s compassionate, thoughtful, and supportive. As a person, as a marketing and communications leader, and as an entrepreneur, Mark has earned my strongest endorsement.”

“I've been fortunate to work with Mark several times. Whether as my manager, a client, or teammate, Mark has always had an ability to elevate the value communications brings to the business. He is a master story teller and strategist, but most notably an innovator and leader in quantifying this exceptionally difficult-to-measure marketing discipline in a way that is meaningful to every area of the business, including correlation to sales and customer impact. More importantly, Mark is someone who cares about his employees, professionally and personally. When I indicated an interest in a global role, he provided me numerous opportunities to engage on projects with my international colleagues, ultimately promoting me to a lead expat role in Asia Pacific. Mark is a force in the communications industry. He will elevate the teams and companies he works with while developing the talent on and around his team.”

“I had the opportunity to work for Mark at BMC while building the Social Media discipline. He is an innovative leader and challenges conventional wisdom to break the status quo. It was a real pleasure to work with him.”

“Mark has a keen acumen for balancing the proper investment and returns for complex communication and customer sales strategies. He identifies the strategic opportunity and quickly identifies the desired connection to sales goals while constantly monitoring the return on the investment. He is well respected by sales executives, customers and industry analysts -- and is uncompromising in his ethics and execution. Mark has a wealth of knowledge outside the day-to-day trappings of global comms that provide a fresh perspective for some of the every day challenges that arise. I am very thankful to count Mark as both a friend and colleague.”

“Mark Stouse embodies a true “internationalist” approach to leadership, strategy and execution. Two points he regularly emphasises are the need to “think globally, but act locally” and the fact that “trust and influence are always ‘local.’” He applies these perspectives broadly – they inform how he builds his relationships with people in-country as well as his market knowledge and strategy. Mark pursues a decentralized management style. He sets a clear global strategy and objectives through close consultation with others, and then empowers the local teams to decide the best way to deliver their contribution. Mark is an exceptional communications professional that is well equipped to lead a global communications function.”

“Mark’s vision, domain expertise and talent as a leader are evident in every mission he undertakes. I’ve been very fortunate to watch Mark lead a number of highly successful mission-critical transformations in our marketing and communications capability. On each occasion Mark was able to draw upon a powerful combination of depth of experience coupled with a pragmatic, data-driven approach. His ability to create real business value in demanding and complex situations is remarkable: he is comfortable and highly proficient at working with multiple stakeholder groups in what can be a very dynamic and highly nuanced business. Somehow everyone involved knows what success looks like and their role in delivering the outcome. I’d have no hesitation in recommending Mark to any organization that wants to up their game with real and highly visible market differentiation.”

“I had the opportunity to serve on the industry analyst relations team at BMC, a function that fell under Mark Stouse’s leadership. One of the most impressive professional qualities I observed and learned from Mark was his ability to raise the bar for projecting and quantifying the business value derived from AR, PR, social media and customer programs - a skill that resonates with CEO’s and business leaders, yet so many marketing and communications leaders fall short to deliver. Mark’s analytic acumen and approach clarifies the return on investment that marketing and related functions can achieve.”

“It was a privilege working with Mark and his team at BMC Software on a wide range of situations, including BMC’s recently completed sale to a consortium of private equity firms. Mark spearheaded the communications process and served as a trusted strategic counselor to the senior management team. His ability to plan and execute complex communications strategies involving multiple internal and external groups with varying schedules and agendas is exceptional. His methodical and proactive approach to rolling out communications ensured successful outcomes for BMC time and time again. Our team enjoyed partnering with Mark and I would confidently recommend him to any company. He truly goes above and beyond.”

“Once or twice in a lifetime you might meet someone who you immediately feel connected to. Mark is one of those rare people. We were engaged in an Executive Coaching stint of 9 months … I’m not sure who was coaching who. We had great moments working to build on Mark’s many strengths—and one small not so strong item—he took to it like a champ. Mark left the company we were in but did not leave the relationship nor his developmental efforts. His IQ, EQ and highly tuned capabilities qualify him for the Hall of Fame of Executives!”

“Mark is a very effective leader who inspires business leaders, peers and team members to think and act in new and powerful ways. He challenges his colleagues all the time to think bigger, act more boldly, and always to ask 'Why?" But he does it in such a positive, constructive way that people are open to what he is saying, and then they typically act on it. I learnt a lot from Mark when I worked for him. He is constantly innovating, but with an eye towards what really creates value and what can really be used or consumed by the organization. He is a very calibrated person. Beyond that, Mark's knowledge of history, geography, art and culture, fine food and wines, and the world at large is amazing. He's not only a great leader, but a great person to enjoy an evening with.”

“I have had the pleasure of working with Mark Stouse over the past five years. Throughout that time, I have had the luxury of experiencing his innovative and inspirational thinking and application of measurement as a critical tool in the communications arsenal. Mark's passion for proving communications impact on his company's business objectives is cutting edge in the industry and when combined with his ability to translate communications value for the C-suite, you have a model that we all aspire to replicate.”

“Customers now have instant and immense access to information from expanding sources all that act as drivers to their business decisions. The customers face internal pressures on their decisions from executives and peers, each with the same easy access to the information. Marketing must cover this large waterfront of access and actionable information with a mixture of traditional and cutting edge methods, all the while tracking ROI of marketing spend. Mark can show how marketing spend across multiple channels drives measurable value to an organization, in a manner that makes it easy for executives to visualize. This ability to be cutting edge in approaching customer interactions while also demonstrating value of marketing spend to the bottom line is essential in today’s world”

“Mark has knack for bringing a team together and realizing the best value and return from their talent and dedication. A consummate marketing practitioner and PR pro, Mark is worldly, well-read and an inspired leader. His relentless focus on producing tangible, measurable outcomes is a hallmark of his leadership style.”

“Quite simply, Mark is one of those rare communications leaders who even in the noisiest of marketplaces always gets the messages that really matter through to the people that really matter. Over five years I watched a remarkable transformation that built Global Communications into the strategic foundation for BMC’s marketing efforts, made possible by his leadership and expertise. Mark’s focus on business results gave his program an unmatched level of relevance and impact. Mark’s focus on customer success ensured that BMC’s sales force always had the “air cover” they needed. His insights and integrity made him a trusted partner to me, other executives, sales leaders, product teams, his peers and his staff. It would be a privilege to work with Mark again.”

“Mark is a sophisticated and strategic consumer of communications measurement services. He deeply understands the tie between communications strategy and the direct correlation to sales goals and outcomes - and the significance of measurement as a key tool for establishing those correlations. He is ahead of the industry in both his understanding and use of measurement to demonstrate real business ROI. Not to mention he's a joy to work with. :)”

“In his advice to me in a new role leading internal communications and community relations at Honeywell, Mark used a term that will stick with me for the rest of my career: consumable innovation. He was driving transformational change in how the company viewed and applied communications to achieve business strategies, but knew we had to achieve it deliberately, thoughtfully and at a careful pace. This nugget of insight -- consumable innovation -- is powerful and relevant. It's no coincidence that both of those traits are also at the foundation of Mark's vision for communications. He hired incredibly talented people at Honeywell, then put his full confidence in them to innovate at consumable levels through powerful and relevant work. If given the chance to provide someone advice on working with Mark, my nugget of insight would be "mean it and expect it." When a business or group of any kind gives Mark a charter, he is going to execute it with courage and intent. If you don't mean it, if you don't really want it, Mark's not your guy. Sometimes the changes required to get there are disruptive or well outside of walled-in comfort zones. Be ready to re-zone with Mark! Mean it, expect it.”

“Mark Stouse is a professional in every sense of the word. I had the distinct privilege to work with and learn from him at Neale-May and Partners. There are a plethora of comm/pr people out there that can create communications plans but there are very few that can put them into action and make them profitable. Mark is one of the few, delivering communications plans that are strategically creative and aggressive – most importantly his plans move the revenue needle in the right direction. I have watched him succeed and grow communications programs at every turn of his career. I recommend any company to find a way to work with Mark Stouse.”

“When Mark came onto Honeywell as VP of WW Marcom I felt fortunate to be able to continue working for Honeywell and his group. He bought a fresh approach to the department and had to deal with the challenges of making tough decisions. Mark is technology forward which is crucial in aviation. It was important to him that things were done properly and with a lot of class. He understood that it is important to do what is needed to get the job done in the manner that would show the company at its best. That is important for a Marcom leader.”

“I met Mark over a year ago during my recruitment to Honeywell. Upon meeting him, I was impressed with his ability to set a strategic vision for how to accelerate both business growth and market awareness for a company as large and complex as Honeywell. Mark set a high standard for achieving very measurable results and ensured his team had the tools and resources to achieve great success. For me, Mark was a partner, mentor and is a good friend. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him. I'd highly recommend Mark as a dynamic leader who will undoubtedly challenge any business to improve its performance, maximize its market visibility and ensure the best results from its team.”

“Mark is the type of rare, forward-thinking, visionary leader who can rally members of an organization around the activities that drive the most business impact for a company. At the same time, he models a data-driven, rigorous approach to execution. Mark's team members always know what the business objectives are that define success (such as demand generation, deal expansion, and sales velocity), and they're empowered to drive changes, make decisions, and execute within with those parameters. Everyone within Mark's organization is on the same page, with an understanding of how their individual goals align to enable a shared mission. Mark's passion for his craft is contagious, and it made me excited to come to work every day. Furthermore, Mark has an eye for top talent, and he built a strong team of smart, A-players who enjoy working together and learning from each other.”

“Mark is a true business partner in every sense of the word. He partners with business leaders, demonstrating that he knows their objectives; he partners with his internal team as a highly motivating and inspiring manager; and he partners with outside consultants with a refreshingly collaborative approach. Because he brings out the best in his teams, offers compelling reasons to act and carefully measures impact, he is able to get his stakeholders to recognize that communications is an imperative and can yield significant results.”

“I worked with Mark in an adjacent business unit across the country, so my view was from a distance. He was a highly creative, energetic and passionate leader, who held his clients to new levels of accountability for measurable results. He moved quickly to further globalize his team, and these moves increased the team's impact in high-growth regions. He was a change agent who made a lot of difficult decisions in a compressed timeframe. He always came across as collegial and willing to lend a hand.”

“Working for Mark Stouse has not only been a privilege, but a turning point in my career. I have not, and dare say doubt I ever will, worked for an individual as inspiring as Mark. I have learned a great deal from him by observing him, being counseled by him, and basically being groomed by him to grow into a leader in a very fast-paced and competitive marketplace. Mark has the ability to assess a situation at rapid speed, identify the players, their strengths and weaknesses, and determine what is critical to get the job done. Not only does he have this capacity, but he has a deft way of communicating this with the most illustrious words and in a manner that says you trust and believe what he has assessed is right. To that end, he is almost always right. Mark has taught me to “call the ball” - to make intelligent predictions repeatedly to win the trust of your superiors and colleagues and ensure you are credible for the long haul. Credibility is a currency that is hard earned and valued in the Corporate world and Mark knows exactly how achieve it. I could go on and on about Mark because he truly is the best leader I have ever worked for and most certainly a great and trusted friend.”

“The word 'global' doesn’t even begin to describe Mark Stouse’s approach to marketing and communications. Mark moves effortlessly among global, multi-domestic and domestic markets and audiences. He always has his finger on the pulse of what's important worldwide. That translates into strong alignment with the business and its audiences, which powers the exceptional business impact that his organizations deliver. From a leadership standpoint, Mark has perfected the balance between keeping his finger on the pulse of his team, and turning that team loose to excel. And of course, he’s expert at assembling those team members in the first place. Mark not only collaborates with top management, he is sought-out by big-time CEO’s for what he brings to the table, both externally and internally.”

“To say that Mark Stouse is a visionary leader, stellar communicator and exemplary colleague only begins to paint the full picture of his abilities. Mark Stouse has a truly amazing ability to map a market, meeting or personality and use this map to navigate himself and his teams to consistent, tangible success. He invests in long term solutions; while, simultaneously seizing the opportunity of the day with a style and judgment that is truly impressive. He is a generous mentor, learned teacher and trusted advisor.”

“I've known Mark now through a number of different roles for both of us. Through each relationship he's been a true partner. Mark has a clear strategic vision, energy to deliver and global mindset. He balances the ability to be a great news guy and sniff out a story with the pragmatism of constantly looking to more closely support the sales teams. He's data driven in his approach and has developed an excellent approach to the perenial problem of defining value for communications. Through his approach to measurement and his desire to get close to the sales teams Mark is able to craft programs that integrate across disciplines, influence buyers and deliver impact.”

“Mark is a brand visionary. He knows the elements of creating a strong brand and the bottom-line impact of a well-thought out brand strategy unlike many marketers with whom I have worked. He is visionary who also knows how to execute. His focus on the customer takeaway of strong brand executions in both the two and three dimensional worlds results in connections with customers that build business. I would recommend Mark to any organization who values brand ideals (see Jim Stengel's book called "Grow") and the positive impacts a strong brand can have on a business.”

“Mark's aggressive thinking about the PR field (particularly measurement) really pushed us as an agency to deliver better work and his influence inside the company resulted in a better/more prominent seat at the leadership table for the function overall.”

“Mark Stouse is the consummate professional. Equally able to bring new ideas to the table and challenge existing assumptions, Mark brings a strong analytical and metrics-driven approach to a field that is all too often viewed as soft and immeasurable. It's been a privilege working with Mark at BMC. The more I work with him, the more I benefit from the relationship we have established. I would recommend Mark 110% for any communications role in the IT industry.”

“Mark truly understands the power, the value and the role of global business communications in today's business environment. During Mark's tenure at BMC he and his teams have partnered with my organization to signficantly increase our media and analyst effectiveness through greater activity coupled with an increased focus on the customer and quality success stories. The bottom line is Mark and his team have helped us turn a problem area into a real strength. He's strong leader for BMC and great guy.”

“Mark Stouse is a veteran public relations/analyst relations professional who has been able to significantly increase BMC’s presence in the market through targeted media placements in business and technology publications, and positive product assessments from the leading technology research firms. His strategy of using customer wins to drive credibility for BMC solutions in the market makes it possible to gain market credibility and also drive better discussions with industry analysts alike.”

“In the craft of communications, one must constantly pursue new and creative ways to generate results and garner credibility and influence for an organization. The consummate driver pushing us forward, Mark gives his team just enough runway to get off the ground then pushes us to reach new heights once we are airborne. Mark also takes time to recognize individual contributions - going above and beyond to reward individuals for those accomplishments that truly are extraordinary, which helps motivate us to go after the next "big" one. I have learned so much working with him and appreciate the "what's next?" focus he provides to me and my team.”

“Mark is a creative bridge and catalyst between the business, its leadership and their strategic initiatives. He isn't limited by traditional boundaries to business and has the initiative to explore new opportunities and methodologies to accomplish objectives, with a passionate drive. Working with Mark as a business partner was enlightening, productive, and developed and strenghened the relationship between our companies exponentially. I would welcome the opportunity to work with him at any time.”

“Mark was my first boss in PR and I learned a tremendous amount from him. He is a talented PR pro who was always able to operate at both the tactical and strategic levels. Affable, intelligent, and insightful are the best words to describe Mark's style. As a leader, he was fair but demanding of our best. I'd enjoy the privilege of working for Mark anytime, anywhere.”

“Mark is a master communications strategist, a great manager and talented writer. He is an expert at expressing corporate brands in the competitive environment of the high-tech industry. I highly recommend professional engagement with Mark, whether in a vendor, employer or business-to-business relationship.”

“Mark Stouse took external communication to a new level for BMC Software. Mark developed and executed on a global communication plan which has driven BMC into the headlines across the world. Our relationships with the press, analysts and our partners have never been stronger. Underlying this success is Mark's ability to track and measure the impact of his plan. Internally to BMC, Mark is a very responsive and creative business partner. I highly recommend Mark Stouse.”

“I have worked with Mark at two companies: BMC and HP (Compaq). At both companies Mark was extremely respected for driving successful communications. At BMC I had the privilege of working directly for Mark and he demonstrated knowledge of analyst, technical, and mainstream media audiences. Mark's record of success has gained the trust of executive and business leaders who relied heavily on Mark for his counsel. Under Mark's leadership the BMC communications team became recognized for excellence both internally and externally.”

“Mark Stouse is a determined business leader that has taken numerous clients in various tech industries through innovative programs that have increased market value and leadership.”

“Mark understands the importance of having corporate communications directly link to a company's overall strategic business objectives. He encourages his team to think and act at this higher level and all communications initiatives directly link to the business objectives. Mark is very open to hearing new ideas and initiatives that expand the company's strategic communications initiatives. He is a terrific person to work with, and I would love the opportunity to work with him again.”

“Mark sets the benchmark for what a communications professional should be. He balances strategic thinking with realistic operational advice and a focus on business outcomes. He continue to provide good counsel to me on topics within his area of expertise and is a trusted and valued colleague. I highly endorse his work and recommend him without reservation.”

“Mark is a big picture thinker and knows how to link parts together to achieve grand results. He doesn't let small obstacles stand in the way of achieving his vision. I'm impressed with his drive to improve processes to create a world class organization. Working with a client like Mark, with clear goals and the smarts to achieve them, is a pleasure.”

“Mark added value to the way BMC Software managed external communications and the company is seeing the results with a much higher share of voice. Under Mark's leadership, BMC Software moved to a model which managed PR agencies consistency around the globe which improved the level of service whilst reducing costs.”

“Through a combination of great competitive instincts, smart positioning skills, and a reputation for credibility and reliability with the media, Mark was able to build a very effective competitive communications program at HP.”

“Mark reported to me at Compaq Computer Corp. and at HP. He is a superb communications strategist who also understands, and delivers, brilliant tactical execution. Mark is a true innovator in the field of communications. He is always one to look beyond status quo to determine how communications can add value to the business.”

“Mark and I have worked together for more than 6 years, most of that time remotely. It is a tribute to his leadership that such a situation can continue--all due to good direction and vision of the end-product he expected to see. The fact that much of the work we did ended up being source material for many national publications speaks for itself.”

“Mark is a very saavy manager who understands the importance of how to integrate competitive intelligence and communications into a powerful tool. Mark conceived a very effective "out of the box" approach which compared to the typical competitive intelligence route taken by most companies put his strategies on a higher plane. He is one of the easiest people I have known to work with because he has a vision of where he wants to go.”

“I had the pleasure of working with and for Mark during the years I spent at Compaq & HP and found him to be one of the most talented PR professionals I've ever come across. In addition to being able to expertly manage the needs of senior executives, he's able to seamlessly combine his keen ability as a deep, strategic thinker with his knack for developing creative solutions to issues/problems, which ultimately helps his team (and ultimately the organization) grow and succeed.”

“Mark is an excellent communicator who directed the incorporation of competitive messaging content within feature stories offered on www.hp.com home page in a creative and legal manner. He also oversaw the HP Books publication program as 'Publisher' while I worked as 'Associate Publisher' with several publishing houses. Mark is highly organized, effective and deadline oriented. He was an excellent manager who empowers rather than micro-manages individuals.”

“Mark is a highly perceptive, pragmatic individual who truly understands what it takes to succeed and then make it happen. Even the toughest of challenges do not appear to phase Mark. He is incredibly focused. Under his leadership the team is stronger and the results undisputable.”

“In my time working with Mark, I found him to not only be a highly proficient manager of Analyst and Public Relations, but to also be highly personable, possessing the "people skills" so critical to such an outward facing and public role. I also appreciated his ability to grasp the key "nuggest" of messaging, positioning and strategy, behind our efforts to inform the broader marketplace. His ability to amplify and extend these nuggets was instrumental in BMC' success in getting our message out there! I would strongly recommend Mark for such roles in the future, and was privileged to have worked with him during my time at BMC.”

“Mark leads a global communications organization that has been successful at securing highly coveted media coverage about the company’s leadership position in the industry and feature stories on key corporate executives. He drives message development for acquisitions and other strategic business announcements and prepares key executives for resulting press coverage. Mark has an excellent rapport with executive management and good relationships with industry press and analysts. He is very effective at managing agencies, contractors and the company’s globally dispersed press & industry relations team to keep projects moving on time and on message.”

“Mark is a seasoned, strategic Communications professional who brings various stakeholders together in a collaborative fashion to achieve common goals. He is a leader who conveys clarity and vision to his organization and delivers world-class results.”

“Mark is an incredible business partner. I would gladly work with Mark in another capacity in the future.”

“Mark is very much a team player and excellent at connecting various resources both inside and outside the company to achieve a desired outcome. While working with him at HP, we often partnered on various competitive initiatives, leveraging each others work for maximum advantage against our competitors. Mark is excellent at understanding the big strategic picture, assessing where competitors' weaknesses are relative to the strategic landscape, and executing to exploit those weaknesses. Unofficially, Mark also served as a mentor for me, listening and advising me on career decisions. Even now, although we work for different companies, I still depend on him for his wisdom and counsel. Because of his ability to look at the big picture and think strategically and critically, Mark has been and continues to be an excellent advisor to executives and peers alike.”

“Mark is a smart, focused and agile PR leader who drove a brilliant competitive "intelligence and action" communications program for HP. Together we helped HP finally take the offense in its competitive battles with Dell, IBM, Sun and others. In short, Mark has vision and knows how to get results. I look forward to working with him again...”

“Mark is one of the most savvy and astute global business communications strategy professionals I have met in the past decade. Mark brings not only a wealth of experience and insight to business communications; but has a deep understanding of the impact of the internet communications and global marketing. It was a great pleasure working with Mark during our tenure at BMC together.”