I’m an accomplished senior executive and author who has driven more than $20B in revenue growth and value creation for public and private firms, including Fortune 100 companies. My career spans leadership roles in sales and marketing, corporate development, M&A, IP licensing, and global strategy. I’ve led multiple high-impact ventures and served on boards across the US, Europe, and Asia, helping organizations navigate rapid disruption with innovative growth strategies. As a Forbes leadership columnist and CIO Magazine writer, I translate complex trends into actionable guidance for executives and boards.…

Adam Hartung

I’m an accomplished senior executive and author who has driven more than $20B in revenue growth and value creation for public and private firms, including Fortune 100 companies. My career spans leadership roles in sales and marketing, corporate development, M&A, IP licensing, and global strategy. I’ve led multiple high-impact ventures and served on boards across the US, Europe, and Asia, helping organizations navigate rapid disruption with innovative growth strategies. As a Forbes leadership columnist and CIO Magazine writer, I translate complex trends into actionable guidance for executives and boards.…

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I’m an accomplished senior executive and author who has driven more than $20B in revenue growth and value creation for public and private firms, including Fortune 100 companies. My career spans leadership roles in sales and marketing, corporate development, M&A, IP licensing, and global strategy. I’ve led multiple high-impact ventures and served on boards across the US, Europe, and Asia, helping organizations navigate rapid disruption with innovative growth strategies. As a Forbes leadership columnist and CIO Magazine writer, I translate complex trends into actionable guidance for executives and boards.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

CEO, Co-Founder at Content Laboratory Inc.
January 1, 2013 - October 30, 2025
Co-founded and leads a communications consulting company serving biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries; directed brand and communications programs, including a spin-off that led Baxalta to become a public company; developed ContentWeb and Content Coaching to modernize mobile communications.
CEO and Director at Soparfilm Energy Corp.
January 1, 2010 - October 30, 2025
Co-founded energy exploration and production company with projects in West Texas; managed international partnerships; delivered high returns with risk management and hedging against currency fluctuations.
Managing Director at Spark Partners
January 1, 2004 - October 30, 2025
Led a growth-strategy consultancy focusing on innovation, technology trends and risk assessment; advised boards and management across multiple countries; NACD advisory services faculty.
Sr. Partner Strategy, Technology, eCommerce & Intellectual Property; CIO Index Division at CSC (Computer Sciences Corporation)
December 31, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Created North American eCommerce consulting vertical; grew revenue to $3B/year; spearheaded technology platform upgrades and thought leadership.
Consultant/Team Lead, eCommerce and Java Launch at Sun Microsystems
December 31, 1996 - December 31, 1996
Pioneered online sales strategy; established an online sales division with its own P&L; contributed to Java launch and revenue growth.
Strategy & Technology Principal at Coopers & Lybrand
December 31, 1995 - December 31, 1995
Built an applied technology practice generating over $200M incremental revenue in the first year; focused on consumer goods and retail clients.
Vice President of Strategy, Marketing and Sales at AM International
December 31, 1993 - December 31, 1993
Led turnaround for international printing equipment manufacturer; revitalized product lines and profits in stagnating markets.
General Manager and Head of International Operations, Digital Imaging Division at DuPont
December 31, 1990 - December 31, 1990
Built DuPont’s Digital Imaging division through M&A, R&D and global expansion; managed $1B in investments and IP management; led international operations.
General Manager, Development & Strategy, Restaurant Division at PepsiCo
December 31, 1987 - December 31, 1987
Created Pizza Hut Home Delivery and led expansion; developed acquisition units and drove significant revenue growth.
Strategy Consultant at Boston Consulting Group
December 31, 1984 - December 31, 1984
Led Kraft M&A projects and international market expansion strategies yielding substantial incremental revenue for clients.
Co-Founder at Mycro-TEk
December 31, 1980 - December 31, 1980
Co-founded microprocessor-based phototypesetter front-end system; grew to $30M and sold the company.

Education

MBA at Harvard Business School
January 1, 1980 - December 31, 1982
BBA at Wichita State University
January 1, 1975 - December 31, 1979

Qualifications

Certified Board Leadership Fellow, National Association of Corporate Directors
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025
Qualified Financial Expert (SEC’s guidelines for Audit Chair)
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025
Keynote Speaker, NACD and Business Advisory Services faculty
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Life Sciences, Healthcare, Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services

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