Mark Buss

Council Member Biography

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