Mark Bezos
About Mark Bezos
Mark Bezos is an astronaut and board member at multiple organizations, including Conservation International and Spotter. He co-founded HighPost Capital and has a background in advertising and philanthropy.
Company: Conservation International
Mark Bezos currently serves as a Board Member at Conservation International. He started this role in 2022 and continues to contribute his expertise to the organization’s mission of protecting nature for the benefit of all.
Company: BLUE ORIGIN
Since 2021, Mark Bezos has been an astronaut at Blue Origin. Blue Origin is an American aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company founded by Jeff Bezos. In his role, Mark is involved in the company’s ambitious projects aimed at developing reusable rocket technology and enabling human space exploration.
Education at Texas Christian University
Mark Bezos studied Advertising/PR at Texas Christian University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. His academic journey spanned from 1988 to 1992. This educational background laid the foundation for his later ventures in marketing and communications.
Professional Background
Before co-founding HighPost Capital, Mark Bezos served as a strategic advisor to multiple start-ups and tech-enabled multimedia companies. He founded and served as the CEO of Bezos Nathanson Marketing Group from 1999 to 2006, where he led campaigns for major brands like Dom Perignon and Ramada Hotels. His extensive background in marketing includes positions at prominent Madison Avenue firms such as DDB, Saatchi & Saatchi, and Ammirati/Puris/Lintas.
Volunteering and Non-Profit Involvement
Mark Bezos is actively involved in the non-profit sector. He currently holds positions such as Member Board of Directors at the Leary Firefighters Foundation and iMentor. He also serves on the Leadership Council of Robin Hood and is a Member of the Board of Directors at the Bezos Family Foundation. Additionally, he has delivered a popular TED Talk based on his experiences as a volunteer firefighter, which has been viewed over 3 million times.