Mark Piesanen is a strategic, results-driven leader with an extensive background in business transformation, product launching, and revenue growth. With a proven history of success, Mark's adept leadership style has motivated top-performing teams and built long-standing, trusted relationships worldwide. Possessing the skills to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Mark has shown an excellent ability to negotiate and close deals in complex situations. As a former management consultant specializing in digital transition and disruptive innovation strategy, Mark has gained invaluable experience working with media and entertainment systems and operations. He has also been a television producer and award-winning journalist, with his first job being a cop reporter. Mark holds an MBA in Media Management, Finance, Beta Gamma Sigma from Columbia Business School and a Master of Journalism in Broadcasting from Carleton University, among other educational achievements. Mark's current role is Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer at Hudson MX, an enterprise SaaS start-up, while also serving as a Board Director for a variety of organizations, including Antica Productions and TouchCast Studios UK Limited.