Martin Owen
CEO, Quark - Enabling organizations to create brilliant content with Quark software
Forbes Technology Council•West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
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My goal is to make Quark the essential component for content creation, automation and intelligence for closed-loop content lifecycle management. Based on numerous successes over 35 years in the tech sector, including catapulting product portfolio revenue for one enterprise by $30 million in three years. I have developed a strong reputation for delivering successful product strategies - from inception through rollout - with comprehensive go-to-market plans. I consistently spearhead solutions to create powerful value propositions that secure new business opportunities by expanding the company’s customer base and opening access to new markets. My entrepreneurial approach to leadership motivates high-performing teams to deliver products that customers will buy, adopt and firmly embed within their organizations. I establish strategic vision that strengthens technology offerings and generates significant revenue expansion, along with unique competitive advantages. P&L Responsibility ✬ Business Strategy ✬ Road mapping ✬ Strategic Marketing ✬ Competitive Analysis ✬ Design Thinking ✬ Market Analysis ✬ Customer Experience ✬ Team Leadership ✬ Proactive Solutions ? Customer-Driven Growth Strategist ? Entrepreneurial Solution-Focused Leadership ? Product Expertise Impacting Bottom-Line Key Skills: Envisions and delivers big-picture solutions ✬ Removes obstacles to enterprise success ✬ Targets new opportunities and markets ✬ Builds loyal, high-performing teams ✬ Breaks down complex issues into manageable action items ✬ Simplifies and communicates product strategy across the entire ecosystem of the business ✬ International leadership expertise.
Career Timeline
- Forbes Technology CouncilCurrent2022–Present· 4 yrs 9 mos
- Official MemberCurrent2022–Present
- Quark Software Inc.CurrentMay 2021–Present· 5 yrs 5 mos
- Chief Executive OfficerCurrentMay 2021–Present
- May 2021–May 2022· 1 yr
- Advisor, Board of DirectorsMay 2021–May 2022
- 2016–2021· 5 yrs
- SVP Product Strategy / GM Enterprise Architecture & Collaboration Products,2020–2021
- SVP, Products2016–2020
- 2011–2016· 5 yrs
- CEO and CPO2011–2016
- 2008–2011· 3 yrs
- Senior Director, Product Management, Enterprise Architecture2008–2011
- 2004–2008· 4 yrs
- Vice President, Enterprise Architecture2004–2008
- 1990–2004· 14 yrs
- Consultancy Services Director1990–2004
- 1987–1989· 2 yrs
- Product Marketing1987–1989