Please complete the CAPTCHA to continue
@comcast.net
✓
LinkedIn matched
A concise factual answer block for searchers comparing this professional profile.
Roger Marks is listed as International Executive I President I Business Development I Strategy Execution I Brand Positioning I Attorney at August Graebern & Co., based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at comcast.net and a matched LinkedIn profile for Roger Marks.
Roger Marks previously worked as Principal at August Graebern & Co. and President/Board Director at International Safety Council. Roger Marks holds Juris Doctor (J.D.), Corporate Law from Cornell University.
This section adds company-level context without repeating Roger Marks's masked contact details.
AeroLeads found 1 current-domain work email signal for Roger Marks. Compare company email patterns before reaching out.
I am an international executive providing a unique blend of business and legal skills that accelerate growth. As prior President of the international division of two global organizations, my focus was on rapid revenue growth, business development, strategy, brand positioning and thought leadership. Full P&L responsibility. I have launched an unknown CPG brand worldwide and turned around another brand to achieve significant growth year after year. My approach to business and legal matters is entrepreneurial, collaborative, proactive, & finding creative ways to resolve issues. Strong emphasis on relationship management. Leadership roles in privately-held and start-up companies (manufacturing, retail and services), Fortune 500 & non-profit organizations.Business Side: International strategy and new business development; marketing & brand building; product development; business planning; assembling target-focused teams in U.S. and overseas; relationship management; appointed, supervised & worked closely with distributors to grow the business in international markets Legal Side: Broad-based corporate background includes transactions, drafting and negotiating contracts, regulatory compliance, international legal issues, litigation, employment, real estate, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, risk management; works well with all levels of management; counselor and problem-solver; established legal department for a global personal care company, serving as General Counsel for over 14 yearsSpecialties: International Expansion I Business Development I Business Model Strategy I ROI Strategy I Marketing & Brand Positioning I Sales Presentations I Thought Leadership I Mentoring I Relationship Management I Operations I Market Entry Legal Issues I Private-Held & Start-Ups I Nonprofit I Fortune 500 I Manufacturing I Retail I Consulting Services I Consumer Products I Industrial Products l Legal & Business Counselor
Listed skills include Strategic Planning, Business Planning, New Business Development, Leadership, and 23 others.
Company context helps verify the profile and gives searchers a useful next step.
A career timeline built from the work history available for this profile.
Greater Chicago Area
Working with private equity firms and SMEs on strategic growth initiatives, transformational leadership, business development (domestic & international), marketing & brand positioning and legal counseling, commercial and legal risk mitigation, regulatory, employment and other legal compliance matters, M&A, IP and negotiating / closing deals.
Full P&L responsibility over international affiliate providing consulting services and safety training programs in over 70 countries. Managed staff in Chicago & overseas.Provided strategic leadership to over 100 international NSC-certified training centers.Achieved CAGR exceeding 14% over 7 consecutive years; (turned division to positive cash flow in 1st year)Very involved in new business development, presentations to CEOs of multinational companies and owners of training centers, as well as to government agencies and trade associations. Created branding materials and implemented strategic initiatives to drive growth. Keynote speaker in over 50+ public relations events/conferences, 15+ live television and radio programs and numerous press interviews to generate brand awareness, grow revenue & promote NSC mission.Managed legal affairs for international to facilitate market entry: this included contract drafting and negotiations, intellectual property, employment issues and regulatory compliance.
Retail Concepts was established by an investment group to purchase personal care brands to be launched internationally. Met with brand owners in US, Canada and Europe and evaluated and performed due diligence on a number of brands, identifying the strengths, weaknesses and turnaround opportunities. CEO of a major US private equity firm issued a term sheet to fund the acquisition of a Paris-based CPG company after my presentation to the CEO and the French team on (i) ROI strategy and (ii) my role as CEO/President of the company.Separately was issued angel investor funding for a start-up company with an innovative brand concept, ROI strategy and core team I had assembled.
Served concurrent roles as President of International Division with full P&L responsibility, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary for entire company, and Manager of Human Resources Department.Created International Division with a business/legal model that was low risk, low cost and high profit potential.Reinvented US brand overseas, growing revenue from $0 to $80 million annually within 7 years.International generated a majority of the company's revenue and net income.Assembled an international team and strategically planned company's worldwide growth.Opened 500 retail sites in Asia, Europe, Latin America, Africa, Middle East and Australia.Assembled collaborative team (10 direct reports).Provided strategic leadership to over 25 exclusive distributors/partners/franchisors.Launched over 60 new products globally.Directed operational issues; company spokesperson at international public relations events; lead salesperson for company at overseas trade shows.Created marketing and branding initiatives to fuel growth. Managed company's legal activities including negotiating all international contracts and closing deals, protecting intellectual property in 80+ countries, employment issues, regulatory compliance, establishing overseas branch offices, acquisitions/mergers, real estate, franchise law, litigation (including second-chair of trials), real estate and corporate governance. Legal skills significantly accelerated market entry and enactment of policies/procedures to ensure operations ran smoothly.Prior relevant legal experience for Fortune 500 companies manufacturing industrial products, food-related products & hardware/software technology. Major law firm experience.
Activities and Societies: Sherry & Sherry Law Firm (Intern 2nd & 3rd year); Cornell Legal Aid Clinic; Summer Internships at The White.
Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Pi Gamma Mu, Intramural Sports
Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma (Business Honorary) (Dual Degree Program)
Quick answers generated from the profile data available on this page.
Roger Marks works for August Graebern & Co..
Roger Marks is listed as International Executive I President I Business Development I Strategy Execution I Brand Positioning I Attorney at August Graebern & Co..
AeroLeads has found 1 work email signal at @comcast.net for Roger Marks at August Graebern & Co..
Roger Marks is based in Chicago, Illinois, United States while working with August Graebern & Co..
Roger Marks has worked for August Graebern & Co., International Safety Council, Retail Concepts International, Llc, and H2O Plus, Inc..
You can use AeroLeads to view verified contact signals for Roger Marks at August Graebern & Co., including work email, phone, and LinkedIn data when available.
Roger Marks holds Juris Doctor (J.D.), Corporate Law from Cornell University.
Roger Marks is listed with skills including Strategic Planning, Business Planning, New Business Development, Leadership, Business Development, Negotiation, International Business, and P&L Management.
Search by job title, company, industry, location, and seniority. Export verified B2B contact data when you need it.
Start free trial Search contactsCheck these profiles if this is not the Roger Marks you were looking for.
