Celebrating 38 Years of Mark Coulson’s Remarkable Career at Colart
Note: this news article includes a podcast.
Access at the end of this article.
We will soon bid farewell to a true legend, Mark Coulson, who has been an integral part of Colart for 38 remarkable years. As he embarks on his well-deserved retirement, we take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey he has undertaken with us, through this news article and podcast.
Many of you are familiar with Mark, who is Sales Manager for Asia. However, Mark's contributions extend far beyond his official role. He has been a cornerstone of our business, embodying the essence of Colart in every way.
Mark's career at Colart has been a testament to lateral career growth, a term that has gained some momentum in recent times. Yet, it is not a new concept at Colart; Mark's journey serves as a shining example. The timeline opposite not only visually illustrates Mark's vibrant career but also underscores the growth and development opportunities that exist within our company. These opportunities have come Mark's way not only due to his extensive brand and product knowledge or his exceptional sales and relationship-building skills, but also because of his unwavering curiosity, passion, dedication, commitment, and belief in Colart—our culture and values included.
One remarkable attribute that deserves special mention is Mark's exceptional storytelling abilities. After 38 years of travelling the globe, meeting our customers, and immersing himself in our global network, he has amassed a treasure trove of captivating experiences and stories. In an effort to preserve and share these stories with the wider Colart community beyond Mark's retirement, we sat down with him for an exclusive interview that has resulted in an engaging podcast. This podcast will take you on a journey through Mark's beginnings, and his travels where he delves into history, diverse cultures, and the cherished relationships he has nurtured. Through his insights, you will also gain a deeper understanding of the enduring elements of Colart that have stood the test of time, forming the bedrock of our organisation today.
Mark, we extend our thanks to you for gifting us with your stories and allowing some of your incredible experiences to live on through this podcast.
Watch Mark's farewell speech by clicking the video below.
Wow what an amazing 38 year journey at Colart Mark! Wish you all the best for the future and your travels – you will be missed
ps love your India stories 🙂
Wonderful stories Mark and a fabulous career with Colart! You are truly an ambassador of both our values and the business and above all I love your advice to people – “talk to people and build relationships”. You are so right which is why I’m so pleased that you have agreed to stay as a mentor for Colart – we won’t lose your wise counsel and expertise.