Mark Gessner
InvestorSenior Managing Director and Head of US Retail at AllianceBernstein
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Kevin DayunlockedMark: together at AllianceBernstein (2007β2009)
Mark: together at Federated Investors
Γ8Mark: together at Wake Forest University
Mark: together at Putnam Investments
About
Mark Gessner is Head of US Retail and a Senior Managing Director at AllianceBernstein. He has more than 25 years of experience in sales management, with responsibilities spanning US retail distribution, national accounts, and the development of business and financial strategies.
Experience
- AllianceBernsteinHead of US Retailcurrent2018 β present
- AllianceBernsteinHead of US Sales2015 β 2018Atlanta, Georgia
- AllianceBernsteinSenior Managing Director, Southern Divisional Director2008 β 2015Atlanta
- AllianceBernsteinRegional Manager2004 β 2008Atlanta, Georgia
- Putnam InvestmentsRegional Marketing Director2001 β 2004
- Federated InvestorsVice President1993 β 2001Atlanta, Georgia
Skills & more
LeadershipSMACapital MarketsEquitiesFixed IncomeWealth ManagementInvestment Strategies401kMunicipal BondsBusiness DevelopmentStrategic PlanningMutual Funds
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ESGAlternative Investments- Investments & Wealth Institute Member β Investments & Wealth Institute
From Mark's professional profile.
Colleagues at AllianceBernstein
Aaron Bates
Head of Ultra-High Net Worth & Growth Strategies, Private Wealth at AllianceBernstein
Alex Chaloff
Chief Investment Officer & Head of Investment & Wealth Strategies, Private Wealth at AllianceBernstein
Andrew Chin
Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at AllianceBernstein
Beth-Ann Martorello
Chief Audit Officer at AllianceBernstein
Bruce Holley
Independent Director; Managing Director of Alvarez & Marsal's Financial Services at AllianceBernstein
Brynn Plummer
Global Head, Community and Belonging at AllianceBernstein
Cathy Spencer
Chief People Officer at AllianceBernstein
Charles Stonehill
Independent Director; Founding Partner, Green & Blue Advisors at AllianceBernstein
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Mark Gessner?
- Mark Gessner is Head of US Retail and a Senior Managing Director at AllianceBernstein. He has more than 25 years of experience in sales management, with responsibilities spanning US retail distribution, national accounts, and the development of business and financial strategies.
- Where does Mark Gessner work?
- Mark Gessner is Senior Managing Director and Head of US Retail at AllianceBernstein.
- Where did Mark Gessner go to school?
- Mark Gessner studied at University of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business (MBA, Finance); Wake Forest University (BA, Political Science).
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Also attended University of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business44
Jessica LynchGeneral Partner at FoundersEdgeDavid BugajskiSenior Research Analyst at BTECH CONSORTIUMMark A. FrantzGeneral Partner at Blue Delta CapitalSoichi KariyazonoCo-Founding Partner at Globis Capital PartnersDiana CugliariPresident and CEO at Pittsburgh Life Sciences GreenhouseAndrew RabinGeneral Partner at 412 Venture Fund
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Also attended Wake Forest University162
Daniel van der MerweSenior Director at JMI EquityNash Carey-EwendSenior Associate, Echo Health Advisors at Echo Health VenturesAndrew McGuirkVenture Fellow at Moneta VenturesEliza CushmanPartner at Congruent VenturesBrett BrohlManaging Partner at Bread And Butter Ventures, LlcJeff BaldwinPrincipal at TCV
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Shared employers
Also worked at AllianceBernstein64
Roberto HerreraAssociate Director, Solutions and Support Manager at Deerfield Management CompanyKevin DayPartner, Head of Capital Formation at Two Bear CapitalStephen SwansonChief Legal Officer at Valor Equity PartnersJamie EdenGeneral Counsel at Valor Equity PartnersDeborah ChuPrincipal at NextGen Venture PartnersLeah MartinHead of Marketing and Communications at Seraphim Space
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Also worked at Putnam Investments31
Chris JohnsonAnalyst at Fin CapitalKaty YoungChief Financial Officer at Prelude VenturesJackie FriedmanVice President at Mainsail PartnersRick CastroPrincipal, Investor Relations at Adams Street PartnersGabriela RuggeriManaging Partner at Kamay VenturesNeil DesaiManaging Director, Public Equities & Partner, Atreides Ventures at Atreides Management
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