Paul started his career in consumer products brand management, and he has managed marketing and sales functions throughout his senior management career.  Paul has successfully grown established brands and launched new brands in the USA, Europe, Japan, and the rest of Asia.  In Japan, Paul has successfully managed the turnarounds of several major consumer brands, including AquaFresh, Contac, and Kimco, and he is responsible for the launch of new brands such as Advil, ChapStick, Easy Fiber, MediAid, and Dristan. Paul has launched several online brands (Web sites), including SuperMail, BargainNews, and NamesNetwork.

 

In addition to his long experience managing marketing-based companies, Paul is also a popular presenter, trainer, and consultant in the areas of marketing (online and offline), brand management, advertising, business planning, new media, and Internet services.  Several companies have realized significant improvements in their operations as a result of Paul’s training, coaching, and consulting.   Paul has given dozens of presentations and training sessions on online marketing to hundreds of agency and advertiser personnel.  He also hosts the “Interactive Japan” program on ITV Japan, covering topics of interests to online marketers.

 

Paul has managed sales forces of 50 or more salespeople in several companies, and has managed national distribution networks consisting of 100 – 200 wholesalers and distributors.  Paul has made hundreds of sales calls throughout his career, calling on major retail chain headquarters in the US, Germany, Japan, and other countries. 

 

Paul has sold online marketing services to more than 100 advertisers, and has set up agency, reseller, and revenue share deals for online media with many companies in Japan and throughout the Asia. 

Paul’s insightful analysis and commentary on business strategy and marketing issues are often sought by corporate executives and media.  Please see the Media Coverage page for details. 

Please click here to read comments from many of Paul’s past clients, business partners, trainees, colleagues, and employers.

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