Mark Buchanan
Saratoga,CA
Summary
Mark is a seasoned LGBTQ+ global finance and business executive with more than 35 years of experience in a variety of leadership roles in Silicon Valley and Japan. Mark has been responsible for leading various finance functions, including overseeing business planning, governance, controls, operations, and P&L management in the US and globally. Mark specializes in nimbly leading teams in new growth business segments and international market expansion. Mark also has extensive leadership experience leading channel strategies including cultivating strategic partnerships/alliances to scale growth. Mark is also passionately focused on coaching and developing diverse talent and building collaborative, high performing teams.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Channel Chief
Apple, Inc.
05.2017 - 05.2022
Responsible for leading the Business to Business Channel for Apple in the US, an extensive solution provider partner network delivering solutions to Apple business, education, and government customers. Developed strategy and built a high performing team and strong partnerships to deliver breakthrough growth, doubling a multi-billion $ business.
Controller, North America, Japan and Korea Sales
Apple, Inc.
05.2015 - 04.2017
Led Finance for the US, Canada, Japan, and Korea markets. including business planning, forecasting, reporting, revenue growth initiatives, and governance. Actively collaborated with segment leaders to drive sales growth plans for a $80B+ business for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac product lines. Active engagement with weekly business reviews with the CEO and CFO.
Regional CFO
Apple, Inc.
02.2010 - 04.2015
Responsible for leading all finance functions for Japan and Korea, including planning, reporting, tax, accounting, treasury, and operational finance and governance. Key leader driving the turnaround plan for the overall Apple Japan business, including restructuring/.rebuilding the finance team, and establishing strong controls and governance. Thought partner with the Country leader resulting in exponential revenue growth and improved market share across key product lines for both Japan and Korea.
Finance Director, US Education Market
Apple, Inc.
06.2008 - 01.2010
Led Finance for the US Education market, providing Apple products and solutions to K12 and Higher Education institutions and students to leverage technology to improve learning. Responsible for driving growth partnering with the Sales and marketing leaders.
Finance Manager, US Education
Apple, Inc.
01.2000 - 05.2008
Led Financial planning and forecasting, and customer deal structuring for the US Education sales teams to drive successful gains in revenue and market share.
Finance Manager
Gap, Inc.
07.1989 - 12.1999
Various financial planning roles for worldwide FP&A, Gap International, Gap Japan, and Old Navy divisions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance & Accounting
05.1986
Skills
Strategic and Business planning, Business Development, Building partnerships and alliances, Financial reporting and governance, Sales Channel Leadership, Global Leader, LGBTQ and DEI advocate
Giving Back
Member of the Board of Directors, Openhouse SF
Mark is active in the LGBTQ+ community and is currently on the board of directors for Openhouse SF, an expanding organization which enables LGBTQ+ seniors to overcome the unique challenges they face as they age by providing housing, services, and extensive community engagement programs.
UC Berkeley Haas Alumni Advisory Council
Timeline
Commercial Channel Chief - Apple, Inc.
05.2017 - 05.2022
Controller, North America, Japan and Korea Sales - Apple, Inc.
05.2015 - 04.2017
Regional CFO - Apple, Inc.
02.2010 - 04.2015
Finance Director, US Education Market - Apple, Inc.
06.2008 - 01.2010
Finance Manager, US Education - Apple, Inc.
01.2000 - 05.2008
Finance Manager - Gap, Inc.
07.1989 - 12.1999
UC Berkeley Haas School of Business - Bachelor of Science, Finance & Accounting
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