Mike Stankus is a published author and frequent speaker on topics such as transforming sales organizations, sales management, and executive leadership. He has personally trained / coached thousands of sales managers and reps.
In late 1999, Mike helped found and launch S&H Solutions, a $70 million loyalty marketing firm based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Prior to founding S&H Solutions and Akina, Mike was Vice President of Sales at Sapient Corporation. Sapient (NASDAQ: SAPE) is a $350 million professional services firm that provides business strategy, technology integration, and change management for Global 1000 companies. While at Sapient, Mike built the e-commerce strategy and organization that propelled the company into a market leadership position.
Prior to Sapient, Mike spent 5 years at CompuServe's Network Services Division. He held a variety of sales management positions as well as managing strategic planning and acquisitions.
Mike has a B.S in finance from Marquette University and a M.B.A. from Bentley College. He has participated as a member / advisor on several boards including travelgator.com, Olliance, Corey McPherson Nash, Saint Laurence High School, and Star House, a group home for severely abused children located in Beverly, MA. Mike, his wife Wendy and their two daughters reside in Beverly Farms, Massachusetts.
