Skills
Business Strategy, Digital Marketing, Brand Management, Operations, eCommerce, Category Management, Speaking, Strategic Presentation & Storytelling
About
Dynamic Leader | Growth Strategist | Improvement Champion
Mr. Bruce Stephan serves as Vice President of Marketing at HNI, Hearth & Home Technologies. Earlier, he served as the VP of Marketing and CX for Pinnacle Climate Technology and Director of CX at Graco. Mr. Stephan is a results-driven executive and business strategist with extensive experience in B2B and B2C industries, specializing in strengthening people, processes, products, and profitability. With a proven track record of building high-performing teams and driving growth strategies, Bruce has worked in Sales, Marketing, Operations, and IT across leading organizations such as Andersen Windows & Doors, Home Depot, Graco, Carlisle, Pinnacle Climate Technologies, and HNI.
Mr. Stephan was responsible for business segments, including marketing, sales, operations, and IT. His core responsibilities included managing the business's profitability, driving continuous customer experience improvements through technological and process upgrades, and playing a leading role in developing a positive culture among its employees. Bruce has spearheaded initiatives to elevate sales processes, improve product innovation, and expand market presence. Bruce excels at brand management and partnering with Sales & Marketing organizations as a collaborative leader to improve performance, accountability, and customer experience.
Bruce’s expertise extends to working with mid-size businesses, trade partners, and distributors, helping them optimize operations, strengthen market positioning, and achieve sustainable growth. This business acumen has also inspired entrepreneurial pursuits, including co-founding a consulting and coaching firm focused on empowering SMBs with tailored strategies for talent development, business optimization, and leadership growth.
Mr. Stephan holds a Bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Minnesota and an MBA from the Opus College of Business, St. Thomas.
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