Mark Akason

About Mark Akason

Executive with a proven track record in positions of increasing responsibility and diverse business experience in developing and implementing strategic programs that improve profitability. Decision maker with experience transforming organizations in changing business environments while meeting customer needs.Results driven leader who builds high performing teams that deliver positive benefits to the bottom line. Team builder who utilizes strong business and finance knowledge enabling quick comprehension of business issues and development of effective solutions. A professional communicator with an ability to create effective messages and build strong relationships with employees at all levels enabling collaboration to solve business problems.

Experience

1. Vice President Retention

   Spectrum

   Nov 2022 — Present · Stamford, CT, US

   Retention leader with over 20 years of diverse experience cable / telecommunications experience leading multiple locations, starting new locations, launching new products and creating strategies to keep customers. Wide ranging experience ranging from creating and implementing retention strategies, development of retention tactics, building high performing teams and mentoring future leaders.

Education

• University of Iowa

  BA, Mathematics

  1991 — 1996

• University of Kansas - Graduate School of Business

  MBA, Corporate Finance

  2000 — 2003

Skills

• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Program Management
• Financial Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Vendor Management
• Budgets
• Strategic Planning
• Call Center
• Team Building
• Telecommunications
• Project Management
• Forecasting