Ian Gomar

About Ian

Recognized leader in accelerating the growth of B2B/B2C/B2B2C brands/companies ranging in size from start-up to $1B+, primarily for private equity backed firms, VC's and Founder CEO’s/entrepreneurs. A “pay for performance” marketer utilizing the latest digital marketing and e-commerce technologies for branding, customer acquisition and retention strategies. Particular strength in growth & marketing strategy, business development, creating “best in class” omni-channel customer service, experience and engagement programs to up-sell, cross-sell, drive transactions.

How Ian has Helped Businesses Grow

• Achieved the first quarterly comp-store gain in two years while growing e-commerce business by 25 percent in just 12 months creating and implementing a turnaround strategy for a $125 million 100-store and e-commerce footwear and accessories division.
• Achieved record sales and profits, improving EBITA by 42 percent and revenues by 17 percent over three years, turning around and growing a 50-store, $40 million European women’s ready-to-wear retail and wholesale apparel and accessories brand.
• Returned a bankrupt division of a multi-billion-dollar global footwear entity back into profitability within 18 months without added capital.
• Achieved double-digit operating profit growth for two straight years in the fitness category for Sears and Kmart, reversing five years of prior declines.

Executive Marketing Experience

• Managing Director, Pheasant Hill Partners, Inc.
• CEO, The Picture People
• Chief Marketing and E-Commerce Officer, Sears Holdings
• President, Retail & E-Commerce, Steve Madden Ltd.
• President, North America, Olsen Fashion
• President, North America, Athletes World / Bata Shoe Company
• SVP Marketing, Footlocker Inc., Champs Sports Division
• VP Marketing, Starter Corporation
• VP, International, Wolverine Worldwide
• Group Brand Manager, Bacardi Imports
• Brand Manager, Cola-Cola Company, Minute Maid and Hi-C Fruit drinks

Clients Served

• Diff Eyewear.com ( sunglasses and optical eyewear)
• Media Services Inc. ( PE backed, educational services)
• Twelve5 Beverage co. (CPG)
• Nuvo Iron (Home Improvement)
• Ocular Partners (Healthcare)
• Foryourparty.com (Consumer Goods -Retail)
• RealEats.com (Consumer Goods - Retail)
• Calibamboo.com (Consumer Goods - Wholesale & Retail)
• Buylowwarehouse.com (Consumer Goods - Retail)
• World Emblem International, Inc (B2B Apparel & Fashion)
• Energy Impact Partners (Venture Capital & Private Equity)
• The Wicks Group of Companies (Venture Capital & Private Equity)
• Tangent Technologies, LLC. (B2B, B2B2C Manufactured Outdoor Products)
• MyEyeDr (Medical Practice)
• Increff (SaaS technology)
• Kwikclick.com (technology platform)
• OpenSource Connections (Digital Professional Services)
• Diligent Corp (SaaS technology)

Education

• Master’s in Business Administration, Marketing/Management, University of Miami
• Bachelor of Science, Communications/Marketing, Boston University

Download Ian's Resume Here