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Mark Farish

Bedford

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in strategic marketing and GTM planning, product lifecycle and innovation management, and channel and partner development. Demonstrates proficiency in telecom and network infrastructure, including SD-WAN, VSAT, and SASE, as well as digital signage, consumer electronics, SaaS, and cloud solutions. Skilled in brand building and MarComs with a strong track record of driving revenue growth and P&L ownership across international B2B markets such as EMEA, MENA, and North America. Adept at product positioning mastery, content creation expertise, budget management proficiency, target audience identification, and social media advertising. Experienced with CRM software to enhance customer engagement strategies. Innovative Head of Marketing driving impactful campaigns and brand growth. Skilled in developing and executing strategic marketing plans, leading to significant market share increase and enhanced customer engagement. Known for fostering cross-functional collaboration and delivering measurable business results through creative problem-solving and leadership. Offering strong foundation in strategic thinking and creative problem-solving. Knowledgeable about digital marketing, brand development, and customer engagement. Ready to use and develop leadership, communication, and analytical skills in Marketing and Product Lead role.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Head of Marketing & Product Development

Hughes Europe (An EchoStar Company)
UK
08.2022 - 08.2025
  • Own strategic product direction and all marketing operations for SD-WAN, SASE, VSAT, and distributed networking solutions across EMEA.
  • Created 5-year strategic roadmap targeting new markets and verticals.
  • Led successful GTM and branding for innovative managed services and connectivity products.
  • Developed and executed annual marketing plans, delivering integrated campaigns, lead generation, and channel engagement.
  • Spearheaded product lifecycle management and coordinated cross-functional launches.
  • Added over £30M to sales pipeline in any given year.

Senior Director, Product Marketing & NBD (MENA Region)

Cloud Pulse
Dubai
01.2018 - 08.2022
  • Directed marketing and new business development for cloud-based music branding platform.
  • Delivered bespoke soundscapes to major clients including EMAAR Hospitality.
  • Led client strategy, branding, and platform delivery for UAE and GCC clients.

Head of Visual Display & Digital Audio

Samsung Gulf
Dubai
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Managed full product P&L and marketing for TV/AV segments across GCC.
  • Delivered double-digit growth by optimizing product-channel-retail alignment.
  • Managed $250M sales target per annum.

Principal Consultant, Marketing & NBD

RFG Global Management LLC
New York & Dubai
01.2009 - 01.2016
  • Provided C-level strategic marketing and brand consulting to consumer and tech companies.
  • Clients included Trans World Entertainment, Zumur.com, I Love Velvet.

Head of Product Marketing

Coby Electronics Corporation
NY
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Led marketing for entire CE & Wireless portfolio; managed product strategy and competitive positioning.

Director, Consumer Product Development

ESPN Digital Media
NY
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Created and executed licensing and marketing strategy for ESPN-branded CE products.

Sr. Product Marketing Manager, Digital Audio

Samsung Electronics
NY
01.2002 - 01.2006
  • Managed U.S. product marketing for digital audio, including MP3 players and home theater systems.

Associate Director, Retail & Partnerships

BMG/CDNOW/BeMusic
NY
01.1998 - 01.2002
  • Directed retail/brand marketing and a $23MM partnership with MTV/VH1.
  • Led relaunch planning for Napster’s subscription model.

Internet Marketing Manager

QVC
01.1997 - 01.1998

Digital Marketing Director

Intersphere Communications
01.1995 - 01.1997

Media Planner

The Weightman Group
01.1992 - 01.1995

Education

MBA - Business Administration

Fox School of Business, Temple University
Philadelphia
01.1999 - 01.2005

BA - Journalism & Advertising

Temple University
Philadelphia
01.1989 - 01.1993

Skills

  • Strategic Marketing & GTM Planning
  • Product Lifecycle & Innovation Management
  • Channel & Partner Development
  • Telecom & Network Infrastructure (SD-WAN, VSAT, SASE)
  • Digital Signage, CE, SaaS, Cloud Solutions
  • Brand Building & Marketing Communications
  • Revenue Growth & P&L Ownership
  • International B2B Markets (EMEA, MENA, North America)
  • Experience with CRM software
  • Product positioning mastery
  • Content creation expertise
  • Budget management proficiency
  • Target audience identification
  • Social media advertising experience

Certification

  • FCIM, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing
  • B2B Product Management
  • Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Digital Signage Certified Expert
  • CBRN Certified

Awards

Samsung President’s Award

Timeline

Head of Marketing & Product Development

Hughes Europe (An EchoStar Company)
08.2022 - 08.2025

Senior Director, Product Marketing & NBD (MENA Region)

Cloud Pulse
01.2018 - 08.2022

Head of Visual Display & Digital Audio

Samsung Gulf
01.2016 - 01.2017

Principal Consultant, Marketing & NBD

RFG Global Management LLC
01.2009 - 01.2016

Head of Product Marketing

Coby Electronics Corporation
01.2007 - 01.2009

Director, Consumer Product Development

ESPN Digital Media
01.2006 - 01.2007

Sr. Product Marketing Manager, Digital Audio

Samsung Electronics
01.2002 - 01.2006

MBA - Business Administration

Fox School of Business, Temple University
01.1999 - 01.2005

Associate Director, Retail & Partnerships

BMG/CDNOW/BeMusic
01.1998 - 01.2002

Internet Marketing Manager

QVC
01.1997 - 01.1998

Digital Marketing Director

Intersphere Communications
01.1995 - 01.1997

Media Planner

The Weightman Group
01.1992 - 01.1995

BA - Journalism & Advertising

Temple University
01.1989 - 01.1993
Mark Farish