Mark Driedger
About Mark Driedger
Mark Driedger serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Sandvine since 2015 and has extensive experience in the communications software market, having held leadership roles at Nortel and Tektronix Communications. He co-founded The Stratify Group, where he focuses on private equity value creation and operational improvement.
Work at Sandvine
Mark Driedger has served as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Sandvine since 2015. He has been instrumental in overseeing operations and driving strategic initiatives within the company for nine years. Sandvine is located in Fremont, California, where Driedger applies his extensive experience in the communications software market to enhance the company's operational effectiveness and growth.
Previous Experience in Telecommunications
Prior to his role at Sandvine, Mark Driedger held several significant positions in the telecommunications sector. He worked at Nortel as Vice President of GSM Product Management from 2004 to 2005 in the Paris Area, France. He later served as Vice President of VoIP Product Management at Nortel from 2005 to 2006 in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area. Driedger also spent five years at Tektronix Communications, where he held various roles including Vice President and General Manager of Network Management from 2008 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Mark Driedger earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, Canada. His academic background laid the foundation for his expertise in the communications software market, particularly in wireless and wireline sectors. Driedger is recognized as an authority in the field and has co-authored two patents related to communications software.
Consulting and Strategic Roles
In addition to his operational roles, Mark Driedger has served as a consultant for Francisco Partners and Mitel, where he provided insights on operational improvement and business strategy. He is also a founding partner of The Stratify Group, established in 2014, focusing on private equity value creation and lean business development strategies. His experience spans across Canada, Europe, and the United States.
Achievements in Product Management
Throughout his career, Mark Driedger has held leadership roles in engineering and product management, particularly at Nortel Networks and Tektronix Communications. His focus on driving growth and operational improvement has been supported by a structured set of management tools. Driedger's contributions to the field include his involvement in strategic planning and policy deployment, enhancing the effectiveness of the organizations he has worked with.