Mark M. Manno

WORK HISTORY

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ABOUT MARK M. MANNO

Broad, cross-functional, and nimble business-legal strategist with a penchant for uncovering solutions to a myriad of business challenges—unleashing shareholder value, reducing costs, expanding profits, minimizing risk, supporting growth, and escorting company to greater success as a general counsel and business leader.Career can be summed up as over a two-decade journey as a team member who is unafraid to fight in the face of insurmountable challenges by wielding the lenses of a lawyer, the vision of a corporate officer, and the financial knowledge gained from navigating complex multi-million-dollar business transactions—with many stakeholders of varied interest. A trusted partner to CEOs and discerning members of the Board of Directors—as a resolute and take-charge leader who evaluates from a heightened perspective and assumes any role necessary to net big wins. Military background, offering the discipline to remain calm and logical under pressure and centered in action. Emerged as an intuitive leader and established a superior work ethic rooted in discipline, honesty, and service, which permeates into personal profile to this day. HIGHLIGHTS OF CROSS-FUNCTIONAL STRATEGIES: Ensured ongoing profitability through strong business and financial acumen while tapping into market and legal expertise. Helped organizations navigate business turbulence and thrive through change. Combination of legal, compliance, procurement, IT, HR, and diverse culture creation prowess. Sophisticated command of Corporate Governance, M&A, Securities Law/Compliance, Strategic Sourcing/Supply Chain, Corporate Communications, Internal Audit, Governmental Affairs, Risk Management, Regulatory/Privacy Compliance, Litigation and Human Resources Management. Chosen as interim co-CEO during a period of revolving leadership - ushered in stability during a time of uncertainty. Culture creator who champions diversity in the work environment, including at the executive level owing to an employee-centric leadership style. Developed high-performing teams via a disciplined and mentor-like approach, underscored by a diplomatic communication style that inspires action.