Leo Mullen - Chief Executive Officer
"I think of us as ‘building the ship while sailing.’ It is exhilarating to help clients achieve tactical objectives while plotting a course toward strategic Web victory."
Leo Mullen brings more than 25 years of experience building and managing businesses in the communications, design, and technology sectors to his role as CEO of NavigationArts. Since helping found the company in 2001, Leo has guided the company through its rapid growth to one of the region’s premier Internet consultancies. In addition to managing the growth of NavigationArts, Leo continues to provide strategic advisory services to some of the region’s leading businesses and organizations including NASDAQ, Marriott, Discovery Communications, Freddie Mac, the American Red Cross, and the U.S. Department of State.
Previously, Leo was co-founder and CEO of IconixGroup, named among the top 10 U.S. Web development companies in 1999 by IDC. At IconixGroup, Leo led the consulting practice in the development and implementation of Internet strategies for Fortune 500 and Service 1000 businesses in the U.S. and Europe. He specializes in creating long-term advisory relationships with clients on e-commerce implementations, marketing, branding, user experience design, and financial communications. Long-term clients included the Marriott Corporation, Sallie Mae, General Electric, Total, and Alcatel.
Leo has held numerous board positions among business, community and philanthropic organizations, including TravelGuide Software, The Greater Washington Initiative, Norwood School, and the Holton Arms School. He also serves as chair of an advisory board to the Pennsylvania State University's College of Art and Architecture, where he was designated a 2002 Alumni Fellow.
