About me
A Message From George Barlow
I'm a semi-retired former Sales and Marketing executive with experiences ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 organizations. Early in my career I was deeply immersed in IT technology - both programming and managing development teams.
I am able to supply a wide variety of services to my customers because I have a wide variety of experiences from which to draw.
With my wealth of experience I can produce valuable ideas, courseware, marketing materials, and technical documentation for your organization.
Why hire me?
Expertise
I've been a senior executive and company builder with a blend of executive management, sales, marketing, and cutting-edge computer technology skills. I have successfully managed people and resources and sold ideas and products in Fortune 500 companies and explosive-growth start-ups.
Reputation
At home in the boardroom, the executive suite, with investors and in the field. I combine strategic thinking and demonstrated judgment with entrepreneurial spirit & a wide range of business & organizational experience. I've empowered, led, and developed successful high-performance teams for over thirty years.
Specialties
I have NYSE IPO experience, M&A experience and extensive presentation experience with Wall Street analysts/investors & venture capital firms. I have been a speaker at international conferences for organizations such as Microsoft, IBM, HIMSS, BPM Institute, OMG, and UniForum.
Industry Experience
Cross-Industry
and
Cross-Functional Experience in
SaaS
(Software-as-a-Service),
Software Products, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare,
Manufacturing,
Automotive,
and Telecomunications.
Highly qualified in many disciplines
I have worked extensively in executive & operational management, strategic planning, P&L Management, sales management, technology management, forecasting and budgeting, team building, and business development.
Strategic Consultancy Services
- Board- and CxO-level strategic consulting and services.
- Merger and Acquisition due diligence consulting and services.
Sales & Marketing Consultancy Services
- Sales management training, commission plans, and job description help.
- Strategic marketing plans, product pricing plans, and CRM design & utilization.
Creative & Technical Copywriting
- Marketing collateral, presentations, and white papers.
- Technical writing, courseware, user guides, manuals, and help text .
Testimonials
- It is rare to meet and work with someone who has a combination of deep technical and industry knowledge coupled with proven experience developing a vision into reality, while adhering to the strongest level of integrity and compassion. George is that rare person. He is a pleasure to work with, is a trusted advisor and a great mentor."Robert Wells, CEO, RD Global, Inc.
- George is one of the most wonderful people I have ever met. Engaging and innovative, his passion for technology is addictive and fun. I worked very closely with George creating the vision for Appian's product lines and found it to be one of the most rewarding professional experiences of my life. He has a deep command of technology, an extremely efficient management style, and an innate sense for how to sift through complexity and limited resources to arrive at the best path forward. I strongly recommend George for any executive role in high technology."Philip Larson, Sr. Director, WW Partner Programs, Snowflake
- George is a sharp, seasoned executive with a complete skill set - senior management, sales, marketing, product strategy/management, CIO and corporate development experience. George knows BPMS inside out; and he understands software and the software industry better than anyone I've met in 12 years in the software business. Beyond knowledge and skills, George is a wonderful human being. He is a passionate, deeply caring individual who will always find a way to accomplish the goal as well as do what's best for the team. The best recommendation I can provide is that if I were starting/running a company and wanted to hire a CEO, VP of Sales, VP of Business/Corporate Development, or CIO, he would be my first,and hopefully last, phone call."Rob Weedn, Founder & CPO, DealSignal
- George is one of those people you want on your team when the answer is unclear or the path to success is unmarked...he has a certain gift for defining success and finding a path to achieve it. His innovative and energetic approach to customers made working with him a pleasure as well as educational."Kevin Hall MD, Medical Director/CEO, Advanced Metabolic Medicine