Martin Owen

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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Experience39+ Years

Executive Overview

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

Professional employment history
  • 2022–Present· 4 yrs 9 mos
    • Official MemberCurrent
      2022–Present
  • May 2021–Present· 5 yrs 5 mos
    • Chief Executive OfficerCurrent
      May 2021–Present
  • May 2021–May 2022· 1 yr
    • Advisor, Board of Directors
      May 2021–May 2022
  • 2016–2021· 5 yrs
    • SVP Product Strategy / GM Enterprise Architecture & Collaboration Products,
      2020–2021
    • SVP, Products
      2016–2020
  • 2011–2016· 5 yrs
    • CEO and CPO
      2011–2016
  • 2008–2011· 3 yrs
    • Senior Director, Product Management, Enterprise Architecture
      2008–2011
  • 2004–2008· 4 yrs
    • Vice President, Enterprise Architecture
      2004–2008
  • 1990–2004· 14 yrs
    • Consultancy Services Director
      1990–2004
  • 1987–1989· 2 yrs
    • Product Marketing
      1987–1989

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Chief Operating Officer

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Enterprise ArchitectureBusiness IntelligenceSoftware DevelopmentArchitectureProduct ManagementAgile MethodologiesSaaSPre-salesTelecommunicationsData ModelingConsultingCloud ComputingSolution ArchitectureRequirements AnalysisStrategyProject Portfolio ManagementEnterprise SoftwareIntegrationIT StrategyBusiness Process Design