Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> June 29, 2009
Ken Austin has been President of Marketing and Business Development for Marquis
Jet since its inception. Mr. Austin is a seasoned executive with a broad range
of general management skills and entrepreneurial talent. Prior to joining
Marquis Jet, He was Senior Vice President at The Seagram Beverage Company based
in New York City. Reporting to the company President, this newly created
position had full responsibility for US sales, regional marketing, finance and
operations. Prior to joining Seagram, Mr. Austin held various positions of
increasing responsibility for the E&J Gallo Winery and Price Waterhouse
International Tax Group. At Marquis Jet, he oversees business development,
marketing, sales support and is a member of the company Board. Mr. Austin
received his undergraduate degree from The Binghamton University School of
Management. He also received an Executive MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson
University and currently sits on several company Boards. Profile
TWST: Please begin with a brief historical sketch of Marquis Jet and a picture of the things you are doing right now.
Mr. Austin: Marquis Jet was founded in 2001. We actually sold our first