Meet the company founder: Mark Cleary
After gaining a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Marketing, Mark Cleary spent 25 years in the mainstream advertising industry working with some of the most well known agencies in Sydney. He worked on big–name accounts at a time when agencies were recognising the need to provide professional account management rather than a simplistic, sales–drive approach to advertising. Mark specialised in communications and strategic business development and went on to lecture on this subject and facilitate professional workshops.
Mark’s Strategic Planning Skills have been honed with stints in Auckland, New York, Chicago, London and the Midlands.
He is an accomplished business owner in his own right with recent commercial interests including publishing, franchising, marketing and retail.
His skills lie in identifying and simplifying complex business issues, the setting of achievable and realistic goals, and the establishment of time lines for business owners to reach their targets.
Mark is a sought–after speaker on the overall subject of strategic business management. For a list of presentation topics that Mark has presented to business groups and chambers of commerce, please contact the Big Paddle Company.
Awards and Recognition
- Nominated as a Westfield Key Retailer, 2004
- Finalist, Australian Franchising Council Franchisee of the Year, 2002, for business operations and community involvement
- Finalist, Gloria Jeans Franchisee of the Year, 2002
- Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management, 1991
