

Mark Young
Strategy Coach & Facilitator
Mark specializes in helping leaders and organizations bridge the gap between bold vision and disciplined execution. With more than two decades of experience advising companies across direct-to-consumer, business-to-business, and technology-focused sectors, he brings a rare combination of strategic clarity and operational rigor to his coaching and facilitation work.
Throughout his career, Mark has guided organizations through the full arc of growth. From sharpening competitive positioning and developing go-to-market strategies to structuring complex partnerships and building the internal capabilities needed to sustain momentum. He has led interactive strategic planning workshops, facilitated alignment across senior leadership teams, and served as an embedded thought partner to executives navigating high-stakes market transitions. His expertise spans business development, content distribution, and channel strategy, with a particular strength in identifying and unlocking profitable growth opportunities others overlook.
As a Strategy Coach and Facilitator at AEI, Mark partners with senior leaders to translate strategic priorities into clear, actionable plans and to build the organizational alignment needed to execute them. His work is grounded in the belief that great strategy only delivers results when leaders are equipped to communicate it with conviction, navigate complexity with confidence, and bring their teams along with them.
Mark's coaching integrates the emotional and relational intelligence at the core of the AEI process, helping clients lead with both analytical sharpness and human awareness. He brings a direct, collaborative style to his facilitation — creating the conditions for candid dialogue, creative problem-solving, and durable commitments. He earned his MBA and BS from USC's Marshall School of Business.

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