Mark Sutherland
Mark Sutherland’s Biography
Mark has been working as a professional communicator, in corporate, agency and non-profit environments, since 1992. Originally from the UK, he currently lives in St. Louis, USA, and serves as the VP of Market Strategies for the Missouri Partnership.
His career has seen him behind the microphone, in front of the camera, authoring books and articles, and representing non-profits, organizations, and corporations in all aspects of communication.
He is experienced with public and media relations, social media, employee communication, public speaking, training, government relations, economic development, diplomatic outreach and more. His career has seen him supporting the goals of companies and organizations involved with technology, agriculture, philanthropy, religion, anti-violence, education, health services, energy, sustainability, policy and information, financial services and online retail. Some of the specific organizations supported include Monsanto, BASF, CafePress, SunEdison, SixThirty, St. Louis Regional Chamber, St. Louis Economic Development Partnership, the Scottish Government, and the Cortex Innovation Community.
He has been recognized with 42 awards for professional communications. Mark is an active volunteer, being recognized by both President Bush and President Obama for his charitable efforts. He serves on the board of the St. Louis Scottish Games and leads PR for the St. Louis Scottish Games and the Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo.
He serves as HM Honorary Consul of the United Kingdom for Missouri, and was appointed a GlobalScot by the Rt. Hon. Nicola Sturgeon MSP, First Minister of Scotland.
He is a published author, an adept public speaker and a well-rounded communication strategist and is a member of the Chicago Council's G500. He holds a BS in Global Leadership and Management from Washington University in St. Louis.