Mark Sutherland

CMO, Missouri Partnership

Since 1992, Mark Sutherland has led communications in corporate, agency and non-profit environments. Mark was born in Scotland and grew up in Farnborough, England, and today he serves as the CMO for Missouri Partnership, based in St. Louis, Missouri. Prior to Missouri Partnership, he has been behind the microphone, in front of the camera, authoring books and articles, and representing non-profits, organizations, and corporations in all aspects of communication. His work has supported companies and organizations around the world including Monsanto, BASF, the Scottish Government, the St. Louis Regional Chamber, the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership and the Cortex Innovation Community. During his career he has been recognized with 42 awards for professional communications. He is also an active volunteer, and has been recognized by both President Bush and President Obama for his volunteer efforts. Mark serves as Her Majesty’s Honorary Consul of the United Kingdom for Missouri, and in 2016 was appointed a GlobalScot by the Rt. Hon. Nicola Sturgeon MSP, First Minister of Scotland, joining a team of 600 Scottish “ambassadors” around the world. Mark also serves on the board of the St. Louis Scottish Games and leads PR and marketing for the Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo. He holds a BS in Global Leadership and Management from Washington University in St. Louis.