Mark Cross
About Mark Cross
Mark Cross serves as the Area President at FocusCFO® and has extensive experience in executive roles across various industries. He focuses on helping small businesses in Virginia enhance their value through fractional services and provides executive coaching to improve business performance.
Work at FocusCFO
Mark Cross serves as the Area President at FocusCFO®, a position he has held since 2023. He operates in Central Virginia, specifically in Richmond, Virginia Beach, and surrounding areas. His role involves assisting small businesses in building sustainable and transferrable business value through embedded fractional services. Cross focuses on helping business owners navigate growth challenges, improve cash flow, and enhance overall business performance.
Current Board Positions
Mark Cross has been a Board Advisor and Board Committee Member at Kruger Inc. since 2015, contributing his expertise for nine years in Montreal, Canada. Additionally, he has served as a Board Member and Compensation and Organizational Development Committee Chair at Dawn Foods Global since 2016, where he has been involved for eight years in Jackson, Michigan. His board roles reflect his commitment to organizational development and strategic guidance.
Previous Leadership Experience
Mark Cross has held several significant leadership positions throughout his career. He was President of Kimberly-Clark's K-C Professional division from 2001 to 2003. He also served as President for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa at JohnsonDiversey from 2003 to 2006. His extensive experience includes 22 years in various leadership roles at Kimberly-Clark and seven years as Senior Vice President at MeadWestvaco Corp from 2006 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Mark Cross earned his MBA from Harvard Business School, where he studied General Management, International Business, and Marketing from 1986 to 1988. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Maine. His educational background supports his extensive experience in business leadership and organizational development.
Consulting and Coaching
Since 2013, Mark Cross has been a Senior Partner at Brimstone Consulting, where he assists organizations in driving significant change and aligning leadership teams. He provides executive coaching to business leaders, helping them identify strengths and growth opportunities while focusing on meaningful goals. His consulting work primarily targets businesses generating $2-$30 million in revenue, aiming to improve cash flow and reduce business risk.