John Jastrem

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President and Chief Executive Officer @ Global Experience Specialists (GES)
Denver, CO, US
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Denver Metropolitan Area, United States
About John Jastrem

John F. Jastrem has served as Chief Executive Officer of Arcadis (EURONEXT: ARCAD) North American business, the world's leading natural and built asset design & consultancy firm, since January 15, 2015. John joined Arcadis as a result of the acquisition of Callison Architecture Holding, LLC and Subsidiaries (“CAH”), an international architecture and design firm, in October 2014. While at CAH, Jastrem served as Chairman and CEO (January 2011-January 2015) and previously as executive chairman (August 2010-January 2011). Jastrem remains on the CAH board, a role he has held since 2006. Previously, he joined Viad Corp. (Viad, NYSE: VVI) in October 2006 as Chief Executive Officer of Exhibitgroup/Giltspur, a division of Viad. During his tenure with Viad he was promoted to Chief Executive Officer and President of Viad Corp’s Marketing & Events group and GES Exposition Services. Jastrem merged and rebranded GES Exposition Services, Exhibitgroup/Giltspur and Becker Group into one global company, Global Experience Specialists, Inc.Previously, Jastrem was an executive for eight years with Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC), where he started in 1998 as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Rapp Collins Worldwide-Dallas – the global leader in direct response marketing and database management – and served as President of The Marketing Arm, a leading experiential marketing company that was transformed into a national supplier by merging three underperforming companies under the Marketing Arm umbrella resulting in more than 300% revenue growth in a year. He concluded his tenure as an executive of DAS Corporate, a division of Omnicom, overseeing 182 companies generating $6.5 billion in annual revenue.

John Jastrem's Current Company Details
Global Experience Specialists (GES)

Global Experience Specialists (Ges)

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President and Chief Executive Officer
Denver, CO, US
Website:
ges.com
Employees:
3217
John Jastrem Work Experience Details
  • Global Experience Specialists (Ges)
    President And Chief Executive Officer
    Global Experience Specialists (Ges)
    Denver, Co, Us
  • Arcadis
    Chief Executive Officer Of North America Region
    Arcadis Jan 2015 - Jun 2016
    Greater Denver Area
    Arcadis is the leading global natural and built asset design & consultancy firm working in partnership with clients to deliver exceptional and sustainable outcomes through the application of design, consultancy, engineering, project and management services. Arcadis differentiates through its talented and passionate people and its unique combination of capabilities covering the whole asset life cycle, its deep market sector insights and its ability to integrate health & safety and sustainability into the design and delivery of solutions across the globe. Arcadis is 28,000 people that generate $3.5 billion in revenues. It supports UN-Habitat with knowledge and expertise to improve the quality of life in rapidly growing cities around the world.
  • Callison
    Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
    Callison 2011 - 2015
    Greater Seattle Area
    Callison is an international architecture and design firm specializing in mixed-use, residential, retail, healthcare, corporate, mission critical, financial and hospitality in markets worldwide. With 11 offices, Seattle HQ, Beijing, Dallas, Dubai, Guangzhou, London, Los Angeles, Mexico City, New York, Scottsdale and Shanghai, Callison is one of the largest design firms based in the United States with 1,000 professional staff and annual revenue of $170 million. Callison creates environments that amplify market share for Fortune 500 companies and international leaders with a design approach that drives business results, named #1 in retail design globally.The sale of Callison to Arcadis closed on October 17, 2014 and the investors received more than a 4.7X return.
  • Callison Llc
    Executive Chairman
    Callison Llc 2010 - 2015
    Greater Seattle Area
    Callison and the industry was severely impacted by the financial crisis, for the year ended September 30, 2010 EBITDA dropped to $8.4 million, September 30, 2014 EBITDA was $37.6 million, and the firm expanded with two new offices and an acquisition during my tenure. A successful turnaround and double digit growth accomplished.
  • Global Experience Specialists (Ges)
    President & Chief Executive Officer
    Global Experience Specialists (Ges) 2009 - 2010
    Promoted to successfully execute my vision to merge 3 companies together, GES, EG and The Becker Group, with 2008 combined annual revenues of $1 Billion, created a new brand, Global Experience Specialist, GES, created a “one team” client centric culture, eliminated layers of executive and midlevel management, duplicate locations and re-invented the company to more efficiently service clients as well as provide enhanced new integrated services enabling us to position the company to grow and expand margins. Clients include: Consumer Electronics Show “CES”, Advanstar Communications, MAGIC, IMTS, Penton Media, E-3, Nielsen Business Media, DMG World Media, True Value Company, Los Angeles & Chicago Auto Shows, World Shoe Show, World Pet Association, American Meat Institute, National Restaurant Association, Olympics. Accomplishments:• Merged 3 separate operating companies, created a new management team and re-branded the new company GES, Global Experience Specialist, with a new logo, mission, values and a client centric “ONE TEAM” culture serving the tradeshow, events and entertainment markets globally. Resulting in $45 million of reduced operating costs on an annual run rate basis. Combined revenues for the year ended December 31, 2008, were $1.1 Billion.• Developed and led the implementation of all facets of the integration, including merging facilities, product offerings, strategic sales and marketing plans, public relations including investor relationships and eliminated more than $20 million of annual compensation through combining positions, increasing responsibilities and eliminating layers of management and executive management, establish GES as a brand and thought leader, implement lean Six Sigma. • Led the development and delivery of marketing and communication programs to clearly differentiate GES from its competition and expand internationally.
  • Viad Corp
    President & Chief Executive Officer, Viad Marketing And Events Group
    Viad Corp 2006 - 2010
    Phoenix, Arizona Area
    Viad Marketing and Events Group provides exhibition, event, entertainment attractions, sponsorships, mobile and marketing services.Approximately $1 Billion in Worldwide Revenue.2,500 employees and 58 offices globally. Led earnings calls and presentations to Wall Street analyst and investors for the Marketing & Events Group.
  • Exhibit Group Giltspur & The Becker Group, (“Eg”)
    President & Chief Executive Officer
    Exhibit Group Giltspur & The Becker Group, (“Eg”) 2006 - 2010
    Clients include: Bristol-Myers Squibb, Novartis, Genzyme, P&G, SAIC, Boeing, Honeywell, Bell Hellicopter, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Verizon, LG, AT&T, WB, Disney/Pixar, Taubman, Simon Property Group.Joined to Turnaround EG, Revenues dropped from $460 million in 2000 to $154 million in 2006, returned EG to growth recording $225 million in revenues and record profitability in 2008.Accomplishments:• Recruited new executive team, eliminated layers of management, changed the culture to focus on serving clients as “One Team” eliminating P&L silos and geography. Consolidated manufacturing and warehousing operations to gain efficiencies and strategic advantage in serving customers worldwide, measured by client P&L’s. Implemented company-wide integrated IT systems and Lean Six Sigma. Implemented strategic selling, improving business intelligence and win rate, Large Account Management Process, Salesforce.com and delivered integrated marketing capabilities enabling clients to measure results.• Recognized for our achievements by a nomination and finalist for a Stevie-American Business Award for Best Business Turnaround Executive and Best Business Turnaround.
  • Das Group Of Companies
    Corporate Executive Staff Position Reporting To President Of Das
    Das Group Of Companies 2005 - 2006
    A $5.2 Billion Division of OMC consisting of Marketing Services Companies including Direct Marketing, Experiential, Public Relations, Internet, over 200 companies.Responsibilities: Special Projects, Managed Key Omnicom Accounts, New Business & Acquisitions.Accomplishments: Key member of OMC Corporate team winning Dell Computer’s worldwide advertising and marketing services business. Advised on several acquisitions and internal mergers, improving client offering and profits
  • Omnicom Media Group
    Executive
    Omnicom Media Group 1998 - 2006
    Leading global marketing and corporate communications company with 2006 revenues of $11.5 billion serving over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries.
  • The Marketing Arm
    President
    The Marketing Arm 2004 - 2005
    Dallas/Fort Worth Area
    TMA, a subsidiary of OMC, is an experiential marketing services agency specializing in creating and executing branded experiences using emotional platforms of entertainment, music, sports and events through its four companies, U.S. Marketing & Promotions, Millsport, Davie-Brown and Promo Link, with offices located throughout North America. Clients include: SBC, at&t, Office Depot, Waste Management, Pepsi, Frito Lay, The Gillette Company, 7 Eleven, FedEx, P&G, Nokia, U.S. AIR FORCE, The Home Depot, Wal Mart, Anheuser-Busch*, XM Radio*, Lucas Films-Star Wars*, J&J* Lawry’s, Neutrogena, Hasbro*, Masterfoods and Colgate Palmolive-Hills Pet Science Diet*. Accomplishments:• New business wins of more than $140 million in annual capitalized billings, (above accounts marked with an *), and growth of existing clients resulted in a 770% billings growth rate, ranked the #1 fastest growing agency in 2005 as reported by Promo magazine. Established new recruiting program enabling the companies to efficiently increase and staff from 65 to 545 full time employees.• Reorganized and integrated the 4 operating companies noted above to serve clients as one Agency and leverage resources through an integrated North American footprint. Held the first company wide 2-day strategic planning meeting. Designed and implemented a new technology platform enabling TMA to achieve executional excellence and serve clients more efficiently by achieving fully digital integration and reporting.• USM&P was one of 5 companies, to achieve “preferred provider status” with Wal-Mart in store demos, events and retailtainment. Designed, promoted, negotiated and executed Star Wars “48 Hours of the Force” promotion under 400 tents in Wal-Mart parking lots, with promotional partners, Hasbro, Frito-Lay, Pepsi, Lego, Masterfoods and Kellogg’s, delivering over 3.2 million samples into the hands of delighted Wal-Mart and Star Wars fans.
  • Rapp Collins
    Chairman And Chief Executive Officer
    Rapp Collins 1998 - 2004
    Dallas/Fort Worth Area
    RCW, a subsidiary of OMC is the global leader in direct response marketing and database management with $2.6B in annual capitalized billings. RCW specializes in delivering innovative marketing solutions driven by insight into the consumer, featuring award winning creative, flawlessly executed to assure the best ROI. Accomplishments:• New business wins of more than $400 million in annual capitalized billings, (above accounts marked with an*), and growth of existing clients resulted in a 105% billings growth rate, a 42% margin improvement and a 1,825% growth in profit, resulting in an increase of more than $300 million in market capitalization for parent Omnicom. Generated more than $100 million of positive net cash flow for parent during 6 year tenure.RCW Accomplishments:• In December 2004, successfully created a new stand-alone agency, Javelin Direct, by spinning off SBC client to satisfy conflict issues related to marketing joint venture with Echostar and SBC desire to develop IPTV service. Hired and appointed executive team, negotiated staff to transfer from RCW to the new agency and negotiated service levels with clients and outside vendors. • On May 24, 1999, announced the strategic alliance/merger of RCW with The Focus Agency, (“Focus”), a customer acquisition specialist firm with approximately $50M in capitalized billings. Completed the successful integration of Focus in less than 90 days. Promoted Focus president to president of the combined entity, RCW Agency. • On October 15, 1999, appointed Chairman and CEO of The Marketing Technology Group, (“MTG”), and completed the acquisition of Innovyx, a 50% equity investment in Critical Mass, enabling RCW to deliver integrated, “best-of-breed”, electronic customer relationship management, (“eCRM”), and internet services to clients.

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