Global Operating Executive | Board Director | Business Transformation | Extensive PE, Public and Start-up Management Experience
After over 8 years of incredible transformation, growth, and progress, I have decided to step down from my role at Catalina Marketing. This journey has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my professional life, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunities, challenges, and achievements we have shared. Working alongside such a talented and dedicated team has been a privilege. Together, we have navigated complex challenges, embraced innovation, and achieved remarkable milestones. I am proud of what we have accomplished and the positive impact we have made. Throughout my tenure, I have been guided by a set of key lessons that have shaped my leadership approach and contributed to our success: 🛒 Begin with the Customer: Understand their needs and prioritize their satisfaction. 🎯 Focus on What Matters: Identify key priorities and allocate your resources accordingly. 🧠 Seek to Understand, Then Be Understood: Prioritize listening and understanding others before presenting your perspective. 📢 Communicate Clearly and Often: Ensure transparent and effective communication to align teams and stakeholders. 🤝 Do What You Say You Will Do: Maintain integrity and build trust by keeping your commitments. 🔍 Pursue Disconfirming Information: Seek out information that challenges your assumptions to improve decision-making. 🌪️ Embrace VUCA and Lead Through It: Navigate Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity with agility and resilience. 💡 Foster Innovation: Encourage creativity and experimentation to drive continuous improvement and breakthrough ideas. 📖 Prioritize Continuous Learning: Stay curious and committed to personal and professional growth. 🚀 Empower Others: Delegate effectively and support the development of your team members. 📊 Measure and Reflect: Regularly assess performance and learn from successes and failures. 💖 Be Kind: Treat everyone with respect and empathy, fostering a positive and collaborative environment. 🎉 Have Fun: Enjoy your work and create a lively and engaging environment for everyone. As I transition to the next chapter of my career, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to my colleagues, mentors, and partners who have supported and inspired me throughout this journey. Your collaboration and dedication have been instrumental in our success. I leave with a sense of fulfillment and optimism, confident that Catalina will continue to thrive and reach new heights. I look forward to staying connected and cheering on your future successes. Thank you all for being part of this journey. Here’s to the future and the exciting adventures that lie ahead. Catalina USA Catalina Marketing Costa Rica Catalina Marketing France Catalina UK Catalina Italia
Marshall Stanton you have identified some great points above that can be implemented practically. It was a pleasure working with you and wishing you all the very best on your next career move.
Good luck, Marshall! It was a pleasure working with you during my time at Catalina Marketing. I'm sure your next adventure will be just as amazing!
Congratulations Marshall on your new professional and personal adventure! It was a real pleasure working with you. Thank you for your great partnership, and for sharing your always-relevant and timely leadership insights. I’m certain that you will continue to drive excellence and amplify the leadership and positive impact of all those around you wherever you go. Best wishes and lots of continued success!!
Someone has some massive shoes to fill at Catalina with you absence, Marshall. Thank you for your leadership, mentorship, transparency, and expertise. You have and continue to be an influential figure in my career and I know you'll continue to excel in your next endeavor.
Best of Luck on the next chapter Marshall. You identified some truly outstanding guiding principles.
Great reflections. Wishing you the very best
Marshall, thank you for sharing your wisdom and experiences, we will continue to build and innovate and no doubt continue the great work you have nurtured.
Marshall, congratulations on your new journey! It’s been a pleasure knowing and learning from you. I look forward to staying in touch. Please let me know if there's anything I can do to support you during this transition. Best wishes!
Best of luck on your next chapter, Marshall! Your exceptional leadership at Catalina during the pandemic was unforgettable. Your strategic intelligence and unwavering commitment were truly inspiring. It was a pleasure working under your guidance back then, and your leadership deserves to be celebrated and applauded!
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2moIt was an absolute pleasure working with you. So much I ended up doing it twice. 😂 I have no doubt your next chapter will be filled with success.