George McGowan III
George McGowan is a Growth Accelerator, Modern Marketer, and Team Builder with a deep expertise in modern marketing and a passion for building companies and products that solve real problems for customers.
He holds an MBA in Marketing from the University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business and a BA in American Studies from the same university, along with a high school degree from Cardinal Newman HS.
George's professional journey includes roles such as Director of Digital-to-Consumer, Canada at Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC, Chief Growth Officer-as-a-Service at iC3 Ventures, Head Of Digital at Stormy Kromer, Chief Growth Officer at EQ Learn, Chief Marketing Officer at Clectaverse, and various other executive positions in marketing and management across industries like retail, media, internet, consumer goods, and E-commerce.
His core skills encompass strategic planning, brand management, integrated marketing, digital marketing, business development, team leadership, general management, and community building.
George McGowan has a diverse background, having founded companies like Sundog Trading Company and HellyHansenUSA.com at Helly Hansen, held leadership positions at CoCo Coworking and Collaborative Space, Navitor Inc, and Stormy Kromer, and worked in marketing roles at prominent companies like Kellogg Company, G Heileman Brewing Company, and Ryan Partnership.
Throughout his career, George has demonstrated a strong ability to drive growth, lead teams, foster cultures of innovation, and build passionate brand communities.
With a wealth of experience in integrated and digital marketing, as well as a track record of success in developing and executing strategic marketing initiatives, George McGowan continues to make a significant impact in the business world.
