Mark Taylor

Executive Vice President

Mark Taylor oversees Red Ventures' media partnerships, including print and online media practices, direct sales forces and other sales and marketing partnerships. He joined Red Ventures in 2008, when he successfully launched our Internet Service category. Mark brings a wealth of general management experience from roles he held prior to joining Red Ventures. Most recently he served as a division president at Lennar Homes and Pulte Homes. Previously he led corporate M&A activities for Arris International and held management roles at Danaher Corporation and Michelin Tire Corporation. Mark graduated from North Carolina State University, summa cum laude, and earned his MBA from Harvard Business School.

Where did you attend school? NC State University; Harvard Business School

What did you Study? Mechanical Engineering; Business Administration

What do you remember most about your interview process? What do I remember most about the interview process? 2 things. First, it was the people - when you are looking at a potential new place to work and you are blown away by the people who interview you, it makes a lasting impression. Secondly, it was the questions. The questions were very probing and not superficial and really forced me to truly think about why I thought I would be a good fit for Red Ventures.

What made you realize Red Ventures was the place for you? I was looking for a place where I had the autonomy to figure things out, make things happen, and in the process build a business. And that was precisely the opportunity that I was given.

What is the best part about working at Red Ventures? The best part about working at Red Ventures is the speed at which things get done. The need for speed is like an energy that fuels the desire to achieve the next goal. It's never boring because you are always on your toes looking for a better way to get things done.

How has your career progressed during your time at Red Ventures? I've had the opportunity to start up 3 different businesses in a year's time and it has been a blast to see the teams rally around these businesses and push them to new heights. The energy poured into achieving new goals has been incredible.

Finish this sentence: Red Ventures is...? Working at Red Ventures is like being on a professional sports team, where everybody wants to win, and we figure out how to work as a team to achieve very lofty goals. You know nobody is going to give up and we work hard into the 4th quarter because we want to walk away with the prize.

When is the last time you laughed out loud at work? This morning, and I wasn't even talking with anyone. I got an email from Vince that instantly made me laugh out loud. And when your finance guy has a sense of humor, you know this must be a crazy place.

What did you wear to work today? Golf shirt and khakis....and yes I was at work all day....I did not sneak out to get 9 holes in.

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