Mark S Lewis

Mark S. Lewis is a successful entrepreneur, leadership coach, cultural hiring expert, and Amazon bestselling author. After spending 13 years with IBM, he launched his entrepreneurial career by founding Communiqué, which grew to become one of the South's fastest-growing Internet Service Providers. He later founded Orange Twine, recognized as the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce's Rising Tide Small Business of the Year. As CEO of the Louisiana Technology Council, Mark played a key role in advancing the state's technology sector, helping Louisiana rise from 49th to 32nd among all 50 states in technology employment. His leadership earned him the distinction of Louisiana Technology Leader of the Year in 2005, awarded by the Governor of Louisiana. For more than 14 years, Mark has moderated CEO Roundtables across Louisiana, helping business leaders navigate challenges, accelerate growth, and improve organizational performance. His innovative approach to executive peer groups has supported hundreds of leaders in building stronger companies, leadership teams and effective company cultures. As the Amazon bestselling author of Give a Damn! The Ticket to Cultural Change, Mark speaks nationally on the power of culture-driven leadership and how organizations can create environments that improve performance, engagement, and quality of life for employees and customers alike. Today, Mark serves as CEO of an innovative artificial intelligence startup, continuing his passion for helping organizations leverage technology to achieve meaningful growth and transformation. In recognition of his entrepreneurial success and impact on Louisiana's business community, he was named Louisiana Entrepreneur of the Year in 2019.