Portrait of Mark Fastabend, leadership advisor at Russell Reynolds Associates

Mark Fastabend

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Mark Fastabend specializes in industrial manufacturing and industrial services and leads the firm’s Industrial Services Practice globally.

Based in Chicago, he works closely with companies across the US and internationally, with particular expertise in C-suite and board roles within public, private equity, and family-owned companies.

Mark is known for his ability to analyze complex business challenges and find elegant leadership solutions that solve customer needs quickly and effectively. His strength comes in working across diverse teams and building toward long-term profitable growth.

Before joining Russell Reynolds Associates, Mark worked at Marmon Holdings. He served as a vice president, holding leadership roles in three separate business units. He had full P&L responsibility across a global scope for multiple divisions. He has also held leadership roles in engineering, operations and sales roles which combine to provide him with a comprehensive view of leadership.

Mark holds a BS in biomedical engineering from the University of Iowa where he was also a four-year varsity letter winner and team captain of the swim team.
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Digital Platforms Executive Search Industrial Med Tech, Devices & Diagnostics Operations and Supply Chain Officers Private Capital Sustainability Officers Technology

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Mark is a member of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, where he was named an emerging leader.