Christopher Okula

About Christopher Okula

I’m a strategic marketing leader with proven success across industrial technology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and automotive. I specialize in turning complex engineering and scientific capabilities into clear, compelling strategies that drive measurable growth, build customer trust, and enable market leadership.At Rotating Machinery Services (RMS), I lead marketing strategy for advanced turbomachinery solutions. Using data-driven insights, I direct campaigns that expand market reach and accelerate sales, manage trade shows and training programs, and develop technical content that bridges engineering innovation with customer value.Earlier in my career, I gained hands-on experience in life sciences and pharmaceuticals. At Almac Group, I managed projects supporting clinical trial supply chains, ensuring compliance, risk management, and on-time delivery. At B. Braun Medical, I partnered with engineering and finance teams to influence vascular access product development through market research, competitive analysis, and strategic recommendations.I also bring a strong automotive background. As a writer for Motor1 and project/content manager at Turn5, I built global audiences through high-impact digital content, managed video production teams, and delivered campaigns that connected enthusiast communities with innovative products.Experienced in driving post-acquisition integration and strategic alignment within private equity–backed organizations. I’ve supported nearly 10 mergers and acquisitions, ensuring smooth operational, cultural, and systems integration to accelerate value creation.This cross-industry background gives me a unique edge: I know how to translate technical, scientific, and engineering insights into customer-facing strategies that resonate across markets. I’m passionate about scaling marketing impact, integrating digital tools and analytics into operations, and telling technical stories that move industries forward. Let’s connect if you’re looking for a marketing leader who can bridge industrial technology, pharmaceuticals, and automotive to deliver growth.

Experience

1. Global Marketing Manager

   Rotating Machinery Services, Inc.

   Sep 2025 — Present · Bethlehem, PA, US

   Lead global marketing strategy and campaigns to strengthen brand awareness and drive sales growth across U.S. and international markets.• Generate and convert leads from trade shows, webinars, trainings, and digital campaigns, directly supporting sales pipeline growth.• Develop targeted marketing plans and customer presentations for key global accounts.• Direct international trade shows and customer events, ensuring strong ROI and consistent global messaging.• Manage and mentor marketing specialists while setting annual goals, budgets, and KPIs in collaboration with senior leadership.• Manage global marketing budget and track ROI, ensuring accountability and measurable business growth.• Coordinate with U.S. and international teams to tailor campaigns, ensuring brand consistency and regional relevance.• Oversee global content strategy including digital marketing, social media, newsletters, and website optimization to maximize customer engagement.• Supported integration for ~10 M&A transactions under private equity ownership, collaborating across operations, finance, and technology to ensure successful post-acquisition alignment.• Lead customer-facing trainings, webinars, and lunch-and-learn sessions that strengthen relationships and support long-term sales opportunities.

Education

• DeSales University

  Bachelor's Degree, International Business

  2011 — 2015

• DeSales University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing

  2011 — 2015

• Dale Carnegie Training

  Dale Carnegie Training

  2023 — 2023

Skills

• Marketing
• Teamwork
• New Business Development
• Time Management
• Corporate Branding
• Public Relations
• Marketing Management
• Market Analysis
• Microsoft Office
• Email Marketing
• Salesforce.com
• Oracle
• Marketing Research
• Market Research
• Project Planning
• Google Adwords
• Direct Mail
• Online Research
• Blogging
• Google Analytics
• Business Development
• Trade Shows
• Social Media Marketing
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Pharmaceutical Sales
• Oracle Applications
• Oracle E-Business Suite
• SEO
• Presentations
• Competitive Analysis
• Online Advertising
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Event Management
• Online Marketing
• Content Development
• Pharmaceutical Project Management
• Web Marketing
• Content Marketing
• Public Speaking