D. Mark Schumann has joined the Segal Group benefits and human resources consulting firm as senior vice president and national communications practice leader, according to Joseph A. LoCicero, president and CEO.
Mr. Schumann is a Ridgefielder and writes the Reel Dad column for The Press’s Arts & Leisure section. He’s also a frequent guest on Hersam Acorn Radio.
Mr. LoCicero said, “Mark joins us with significant consulting, business and people leadership skills gained through his many years in the communications field. He has managed a global communications practice as well as geographic business units, and his understanding of both brings a unique and valuable perspective for our business.”
Mr. Schumann has worked in the health care, airlines and oil and gas industries and has held consulting and business leadership positions for both Towers Watson and Mercer.
While at Towers, Mr. Schumann served as the global communications practice leader for six years and subsequently as the office leader for the Houston, Austin and San Antonio markets. He has co-authored two books on organizational brand, has won numerous Gold Quill Awards from the International Association of Business Communicators and Awards of Excellence from Business Insurance magazine, and has served as chairman of the IABC.
Mr. Schumann holds a master of arts degree in business communications from the University of Denver and bachelor of arts degree in English and communication from Austin College.
He can be reached in the Segal Group’s New York office.