Mark Owens
Mark Owens is the founder of OC International LLC, a consulting firm focused on leadership and team building from the executive suite to the factory floor. Mark has extensive knowledge and experience in engineering, manufacturing, health and safety, and general management on a global scale, gained during his 34-year career at Eli Lilly and Company.
Mark is highly skilled in delivering leadership and coaching throughout all levels of an organization. His key skill areas include: Executive leadership and organization performance coaching; accelerating project team performance; team facilitation and integration; and, interpersonal skill development. His clients have included major oil companies, general and specialty construction contractors, and several non-profit organizations. Mark’s recent work has focused on a major aerospace company, accelerating their manufacturing team performance, leadership development and changing the safety culture of the workforce. This has included one-on-one coaching of executives as well as front-line supervisors, and delivering workshops on leadership and team development. In particular he has focused on creating a culture where team members treat each other with dignity and respect, and demonstrate genuine care and concern for each other. His clients value Mark’s openness and his genuine interest in their operations, as well as the safety and well-being of their personnel.
Mark is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Indiana and a commercial pilot. He has a degree in chemical engineering and an MBA in operations management.