DFW Leadership Series to host Mark Gottfredsen: ‘Leadership: More Than a Great Speech’
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Leslie Horn
Leslie Horn
All are welcome to join us for this free event hosted by DFW Leadership Series. Accomplished executives from diverse industries across the Dallas/Fort Worth area will share experiences, insights, and inspiration on ethical and effective leadership principles.
On January 18th, Mark Gottfredson, Partner at Bain and Company, will discuss his thoughts regarding leadership in a presentation entitled “Leadership: More Than a Great Speech.”
The event will be held Tuesday, January 18th at 7:00 pm at 500 W. McDonwell School Road in Colleyville. Click here to register for more information about this and similar upcoming events, held monthly. Registration is not required, all are welcome. Click here to view the Facebook event page.
Mark Gottfredson is an advisory partner of Bain & Company’s office in Dallas, Texas, which he founded in 1990. Over the past 40 years, he has advised chief executives and top-level managers in a wide range of industries. He has held a range of leadership positions in the firm, including heading the Global Performance Improvement practice, and as a member of the firm’s Board of Directors. He is also a leader in the firm’s business strategy, manufacturing, and retailing practices. Most recently, he headed the automotive practice for the Americas.
In 2005, Mr. Gottfredson was named to Consulting Magazine’s list of Top 25 Consultants globally. He has been published extensively in publications such as the Harvard Business Review, European Strategy, and the World Business Review, and is the author of “The Breakthrough Imperative: A Handbook for General Managers.” In addition, he is frequently sought out and quoted in such publications as the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, and Business Week.
Mr. Gottfredson is fluent in Japanese and has extensive experience in Japan working with numerous companies.
Mark obtained his MBA from Harvard Business School in 1983, where he graduated with high distinction and was named a Baker Scholar. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brigham Young University in Japanese (magna cum laude, honors). Prior to joining Bain, he worked in the financial services and real estate industries.
