Mark Putnam

About Mark Putnam

I specialize in strategic consulting with over 13 years of experience. In my current and previous roles I have worked on both the front and back end of innovation and long-term strategy development with some of the largest companies in the US.I have a unique ability to combine strategic insight with creative execution. I understand how to work with tight deadlines and budgets and how to increase profitability for my clients. My primary areas of focus include corporate and innovation strategy, designing and implementing bespoke innovation processes, foresight and trends exploration, marketing strategy, brand messaging, new product development, consumer and customer insight, language/communication and creative design. I have a strong passion for innovation and driving towards new and exiting solutions for my clients including PepsiCo, Harley-Davidson, Hormel, Tetra Pak, Lubrizol, Sherwin Williams, DuPont, The North Face, Milliken & Company, SABIC, John Deere and many others.Specialties: Corporate and Innovation strategy | Project management | Marketing strategy | Business strategy | Market analysis | Consumer insight | Market research | Competitive analysis | Workshop facilitation | Positioning and messaging | Organizational alignment | Public speaking | Quantitative analysis | Creative Design & Execution | Branding | Trends Insight

Experience

1. Chief Strategy Officer

   Newedge

   Aug 2023 — Present

Education

• Washington State University

  Business Administration, Marketing

  2005 — 2007

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Innovation Consulting
• Workshop Facilitation
• Marketing Research
• Market Research
• Microsoft Office
• Brand Development
• Strategy
• Creative Strategy
• Salesforce.com
• Engaging Public Speaker
• Public Relations
• Business Strategy
• Marketing Strategy
• Marketing Communications
• Product Development
• Team Leadership
• Innovation Strategy
• Project Management
• Competitive Analysis