Mike Nelson

Mike Nelson is an experienced marketing executive with a robust background in product management and development across various industries. Currently serving as Vice President of Marketing at Clarke since December 2019, Mike previously consulted independently at Cold Spring Consulting LLC, focusing on product and market development. Mike's extensive career includes leadership roles such as Director of Product Management and Development at Staples, where oversight of a $600 million private label portfolio was key. As Vice President of Marketing at Pro-Link, Inc., substantial sales growth was achieved through expanded product lines and enhanced branding. Early career experience at Gillette and General Mills involved managing significant product portfolios and leading new product introductions. Mike holds an MBA in Marketing from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Connecticut College.