Mark Cowlin

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About Mark Cowlin

A strategic product visionary with over 15 years of global leadership experience driving innovation and market-leading solutions across the diverse industries of Building Materials, Performance and Fashion Apparel and Footwear, as well as, Consumer Packaged Goods. Known for transforming ambitious ideas into scalable business outcomes while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing global teams to deliver exceptional revenue growth through strategic product ideation, development and go-to-market excellence. Core competencies include: Product Strategy & Innovation: Drive end-to-end product lifecycle management and go-to-market planning, resulting in proprietary solutions that shape market expectations P&L Leadership: Develop and execute 3-year global strategies and revenue growth plans across diverse markets and product portfolios Stakeholder Management: Build strategic partnerships and align cross-functional teams (Product, Sales, Marketing, Merchandising) to deliver cohesive market strategies Commercial Acumen: Optimize product assortments, pricing strategies, and distribution channels to maximize market penetration and profitability Global Operations: Lead multinational teams and oversee product development across international markets, including factory partnerships and quality control. Skills: Leadership, Strategic Planning, Product, Ideation, Design Development, Brand Management, Consumer Focused, International Business Consulting, Category Business Management, Market & Channel Management, Sales Negotiation, Distribution Management, Networking, Business Analysis & Finance, Account Management, New Business Development, Sales Operations, Coaching & Mentoring, Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills, Merchandising, Sourcing, Design and Development, Sporting Goods, Fashion Apparel, Footwear, Merchandising Excellence, Marketing Strategy, Home Design, Building Materials, CPG, Consumer Goods, Change Management, Retargeting, Segmentation and Differentiation