Mark Lynch

Background

About Mark Lynch

As a senior data and AI leader I leverage a diverse background from financial management to technology in fostering collaboration and delivering results in dynamic environments. My journey into this line of work started with a desire to establish a strong foundational footing in financial management, coupled with a passion for developing technical expertise. This dual focus has allowed me to harness the power of data and AI to transform businesses, optimize processes, and enhance decision-making. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Strategic Data Transformation: Led efforts at IBM to partner with Fortune 500 companies in successful implementation of data and AI initiatives, yielding substantial profitability improvements through revenue generation and operational cost savings. Profitability Improvement: Played pivotal role in revitalizing struggling territories, achieving notable NPS improvement, and retaining over $5M in revenue. Operational Excellence: Orchestrated a Fortune 100 company's data strategy overhaul, collaborating with the Chief Data Officer and team to implement IBM's data strategy model, resulting in over 70% process improvements within 90 days. MY LEADERSHIP STYLE I take immense pride in identifying how success is defined and leading others toward achieving those goals. My leadership philosophy is rooted in the golden rule: treat others as you want to be treated. I believe in building strong teams through mutual respect and care for each team member's success. COMMUNITY ADVOCATE | GLOBAL THINKER Beyond my professional pursuits, I am passionate about giving back to my local community through involvement in local government and business initiatives. I firmly believe in thinking globally and acting locally to make a positive impact on the world around us. Always looking to build relationships and support others. Open to connecting Send a LinkedIn message. Specialties: Big Data, Information Integration, Business Analytics, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP & A), Strategic Planning, Business Intelligence, Lawson General Ledger, Essbase, Hyperion Reports, Comparative Analysis, Expense Benchmarking