Mark Collins MBA

Chief Financial Officer at Grupo Flor

Mark Collins MBA has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in finance, marketing, and leadership. Mark is currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer at Grupo Flor since October 2022. Prior to this, in 2021, they were the President at Highly Capitalized, a financial media platform for alternative investment news. Mark also held the position of Chief Financial Officer at Mosaic Insights from April 2021 to January 2023.

Before their recent roles, Mark held executive positions in the cannabis industry, serving as the Chief Executive Officer at SUPER CRITICAL BRANDS from August 2015 to November 2021. Mark was responsible for managing the coffee-machines division as the Divisional Managing Director at JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS from November 2010 to May 2015.

Mark's earlier career involved marketing roles at prominent companies. Mark was the Vice President Chief Marketing Officer at Strauss Coffee B.V from June 2006 to 2010. Prior to that, they served as the Global Marketing Director at CNN from May 2000 to April 2006. Mark also held the position of Marketing Director at Mondelēz International from March 1995 to April 2000.

Mark's career kicked off at Procter & Gamble, where they served as a Brand Manager from September 1992 to September 1995. With their extensive experience in finance, marketing, and leadership, Mark Collins MBA brings a wealth of expertise to their current role as Chief Financial Officer at Grupo Flor.

Mark Collins MBA completed their education at various institutions throughout their academic career. Mark began their studies at Westhampton Beach Senior High School, where they obtained their high school diploma in General Studies from 1982 to 1985. Following that, they attended Belvedere College S.J. in Dublin, Ireland, earning another high school diploma in General Studies from 1985 to 1987.

After completing their secondary education, Mark pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Classical and Ancient Studies at University College Dublin between 1987 and 1991.

Later on, Mark decided to enhance their business knowledge by pursuing a Master of Business Administration - MBA degree at the prestigious London Business School from 2002 to 2004. During this period, they also obtained the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification from the CFA Institute in November 2004.

Continuing their professional development, Mark acquired the Certified Financial Marketing Professional (CFMP) certification from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) in November 2005. In September 2006, they further enhanced their marketing expertise by attaining the Certified Marketing Strategist certification from the same institution.

Mark completed their academic journey by obtaining a Capital Introductions License from the Department of Financial Planning and Innovation in January 2018.

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