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Mark Buss

Mark Buss, President and Chief Executive Officer , SAECO INTERNATIONAL GROUP SPAPresident and Chief Executive Officer
SAECO INTERNATIONAL GROUP SPA
Member of the Retail Council

Mark Buss is the President and Chief Executive Officer & General Manager-Americas at Saeco International Group a leading producer of automatic coffee machines. Previously, he was the President of MB Consulting. His company helped businesses with domestic and international development. Mr. Buss has over 25 years of experience in finance, sales, marketing, business development, strategic planning and M&A. He has extensive international experience in consumer products durables, OTC pharma/drugs, tobacco, and wine. Previously, he was Vice President International at Hamilton Beach, a marketer of small household appliances from 1997-2004. Prior to Hamilton, he was the Vice President of Business Development for Seymour Housewares Company for four years where he implemented initiatives in Asia and Mexico. He also held general management roles with Bristol-Myers Squibb in Europe & was at Philip Morris from 1979 to 1985. Mr. Buss is a member of the Board of Directors at EuroPro Holdings. (This is me - Update Profile)


Employment History
2008 - present President and Chief Executive Officer
SAECO INTERNATIONAL GROUP SPA
2005 - 2008 President
MB Consulting
1997 - 2004 Vice President, International
Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc.
1994 - 1997 Vice President
Seymour Housewares
1985 - 1993 General Manager
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Inc

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NASCAR accelerates Office Depot | 01-31-2007
Analysis of: Office Depot extends NASCAR partnership | www.retailingtoday.com
Author: Mark Buss, President and Chief Executive Officer , SAECO INTERNATIONAL GROUP SPA

Office Supplies and Racing?What does NASCAR bring to the party"What else makes Office Depot tick profitably?

Private Label, It doesn't stop at the Opening Price Points! | 01-31-2007
Author: Mark Buss, President and Chief Executive Officer , SAECO INTERNATIONAL GROUP SPA

Market shares of Private Label have been changing.Why has it been principally at Opening Price Points?Why it may creep into higher price positionings?

Asda plugs into online electrics | 01-31-2007
Analysis of: WalMart's Asda launches online electricals store | www.marketingweek.co.uk
Author: Mark Buss, President and Chief Executive Officer , SAECO INTERNATIONAL GROUP SPA

How does the UK market differ from the US model?Why is this a good move?Will they succeed?

It's off to Mexico for Lowes | 01-31-2007
Analysis of: Lowe's plans Mexico expansion | www.businessweek.com
Author: Mark Buss, President and Chief Executive Officer , SAECO INTERNATIONAL GROUP SPA

Is Mexico a good international move for Lowes?What makes this early entry plan look good?Are they going global?

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