Owen leads Merkle's vertical market practices for Life Sciences. He is responsible for development of marketing solutions for existing clients, growth, and profitability of the business and the continued application of Merkle's core value proposition to the challenges and opportunities within Life Sciences. Owen has more than 20 years of experience working across multiple industries, including Life Sciences, Hi-Tech, B2B, Finance, Insurance, Publishing, and Retail. He is focused on the delivery of digital agency services, marketing technology, analytic services, management consulting, and building world-class teams.Prior to joining Merkle in 2008, Owen was President of Acquisition Services at ALC, helping clients increase profitability through the innovative gathering, enhancement, and integration of marketing data. In addition, Owen started his career in strategic marketing solutions with D&B, holding various sales and management roles.