Type Of Business:
Event Marketing firm
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
General Manager with organizational development experience and strong financial expertise .
Major Product/SVS:
GPJ creates Experience Marketing. We break down walls. And build relationships. After all, audiences today don't see channels, time zones, impressions or conversions.
They see (and seek) products and services that fit their needs. Functionally, financially, culturally and socially. A relationship. Person to person, company to customer, brand to buyer, we've been breaking down the walls between clients and their audiences around the world since 1914.
True experience marketing does just that, putting the Customer Journey at the center of your marketing strategy. Delivered in real time, across multiple platforms.
The ways we relate to each other may have changed. The need to relate never will.
Hobbies/Sports:
Professional Sports / Tennis
Education Degrees:
MBA in Marketing, University of Connecticut School of Business; Bachelor of Science in Finance, Stonehill College
Place of Birth:
Fall River , MA
Children's Names:
Ryan
Evan
Work History:
Vice President - George P. Johnson Company - Boston, Ma
Director of Operations, SFX Entertainment;
General Manager, Events by Design, Amherst, NH
Director of Events - Digital Equipment Corporation - Boston, MA
International finance / pricing - Polaroid, Cambridge MA
Corproate finance - Olin Chemical, Stamford, CT
Number Of Years In Profession:
26
Number Of Years In Current Position:
13
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his hard work and ability to listen to the clients and make informed decisions which balance clients needs and company profitability. Managing people is a strong suit, he has successfully developed teams of professionals who are highly skilled, customer focused and loyal.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because of his aptitude for marketing and finance. His ability to manage people, mentor them, create an environment for success with balance on both professional and personal requirements makes him a strong leader.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Creating innovative marketing solutions for businesses in all major industries. Develop and manage a team of event professional in Boston and Austin who delivery over 500 events annually Organizing trade shows, conference, seminars, mobile tours , etc.
Responsibilities include general management duties for both Boston and Austin office, personnel development / planning, execution of portfolio, financial control and profitability.
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Sypek hopes to experience continued personal and professional growth as we move to the west coast ( LA area where our kids have settled).