About Us:

At the helm of Presser Development is Founder and CEO Mark Presser. In an era hyper-fixated on digital abstraction, Mark is a firm believer that true market dominance is built on the future of tangible goods. His career is a blueprint in multi-disciplinary market dominance, bridging the gap between aggressive technological innovation and highly profitable retail distribution.

  • Global Manufacturing Pedigree: A Los Angeles native, Mark spent nearly a decade living in Hong Kong, followed by a tenure in Finland, providing on-the-ground manufacturing leadership. This immersive global experience forged his deep, unrelenting connection to the physical production process and international supply chain dynamics.

  • Pioneering Tech Ventures: Mark has a proven history of executing high-stakes innovation. He worked closely with Nokia to engineer some of the earliest VOIP cable modems and developed the infrastructure for EspriTV—a pioneering internet television platform that was subsequently acquired by Pacific Century Technologies.

  • Cross-Industry Dominance: Mark’s strategic product development has successfully penetrated retail shelves and e-commerce platforms globally. He has engineered and managed hundreds of highly successful projects across intensely competitive sectors, including fitness, beauty, electronic technologies, medical and dental products, consumer toys, and housewares.

  • Award-Winning Product Scaling: His uncompromising approach to quality and consumer appeal consistently earns prestigious industry recognition. Mark engineered the Season-Aire 6-in-1 heater and air purifier, earning a 2015 HSN nomination for Best Product. Furthermore, his collaborative engineering on a microdermabrasion device with Lancer Beauty secured the 2020 QVC Award for Best New Beauty Device, as well as a “Best Shape” design award by Well Tech.

  • The In-House Creative Engine: Operating in seamless synergy with his designer daughter, Emily Presser. Emily manages Presser Design, an elite in-house creative laboratory. Together, they ensure that a product’s physical, heavy-duty engineering flawlessly aligns with a commanding, enterprise-grade visual narrative.

Mark Presser’s trajectory is built upon a foundation of elite academic rigor and international financial strategy. His educational background mirrors the multi-disciplinary approach required to navigate complex global supply chains and architect highly profitable product launches.

  • Strategic Marketing & Financial Architecture: Mark earned his MBA in Marketing & Finance from the prestigious Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management, attending from 1983 to 1985. This elite financial training forms the bedrock of Presser Development’s ability to ensure that every engineered product is optimized for aggressive market capture and highly profitable unit economics.

  • Global Policy & International Economics: Completing Graduate Studies in Public Policy at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) between 1982 and 1983, Mark developed a profound understanding of global systems. His concurrent roles—including serving as a Trading Desk Intern at Continental Illinois Merchant Bank and a Research Assistant at Euromoney Magazine—established his early mastery of international capital markets and complex organizational structures. This global perspective is vital for navigating today’s stringent international regulatory standards and cross-border logistics.

  • Organizational Leadership & Communications: Mark’s undergraduate tenure spans both the University of California, Davis (1980 – 1982) and UCLA (1977 – 1980). During this time, he demonstrated an exceptional capacity for high-level governance, serving as a UC Davis Student Representative to the California Board of Regents, as well as holding Chairman and Vice Chairman roles for prominent Los Angeles and California State youth commissions. Furthermore, his experience as a Reporter and Feature Writer for the Daily Bruin honed the precise communication strategies that now drive Presser Development’s unified visual and branding narratives.

  • Elite Foundational Discipline: Graduating from the renowned Harvard-Westlake School in 1977, Mark’s trajectory is defined by a lifelong commitment to elite standards and rigorous intellectual discipline—principles that echo through every facet of Presser Development’s uncompromising concept-to-market pipeline.

Mark’s foundational expertise in global capital and corporate structuring ensures that every concept-to-market pipeline is built on rock-solid financial viability.

  • Global Capital Markets: Following business school, Mark began his career working directly under the CFO of Citicorp/Citibank. Operating as a key member of a three-person strike team, he was instrumental in raising over $12 billion in domestic and international debt and equity in a three-year period. This deep financial architecture guarantees that your aggressive scaling and global manufacturing strategies are always optimized for maximum profitability and complete risk eradication.

  • Executive Management: He successfully managed the Financial Services Publishing division of Reuters/WG&L, demonstrating a foundational mastery of high-level corporate operations, and BTB direct marketing. This executive leadership translates directly into Presser Development’s ability to provide comprehensive project oversight, entirely relieving your internal teams of complex administrative and operational burdens as you scale.

Innovation is only valuable when it can be protected, certified, and successfully commercialized. Mark’s extensive history of engineering pioneering technology and navigating high-stakes acquisitions infuses Presser Development with the strategic foresight necessary to turn disruptive ideas into globally scalable, legally fortified realities.

  • Pioneering Tech Ventures: Mark founded a California-based technology firm that engineered and launched EspriTV, the market’s first fully integrated consumer internet television. Later acquired by Pacific Century Technologies, this track record of first-to-market execution ensures our team knows exactly how to guide your product development flawlessly from initial ideation through to complex engineering and high-fidelity prototyping.

  • High-Stakes Acquisitions: Serving as President of Rembrandt Technologies, he spearheaded the development of advanced cable modems featuring VOIP capabilities. Because the technology secured strict CableLabs certification and was ultimately acquired by Motorola, Mark deeply understands how to navigate complex regulatory standards to make your product a highly attractive, certified asset for massive market capture.

  • Proprietary Mechanics: As a prolific inventor and patent owner across a wide variety of product categories, Mark inherently understands the importance of intellectual property and the defense of proprietary assets. Under his leadership, Presser Development proactively safeguards your innovations, ensuring your competitive edge remains fully insulated as you transition from concept to global distribution.

True market dominance requires flawless physical execution and the ability to navigate the complex logistics of international trade. Mark’s decades of on-the-ground leadership in Asia form the bedrock of our worldwide manufacturing network, guaranteeing superior quality, omnichannel retail success, and predictable, frictionless cross-border delivery.

  • Asian Manufacturing Infrastructure: Serving as VP of a major infomercial company, Mark opened and directed its Hong Kong office, overseeing every aspect of product development, manufacturing, and complex export logistics. He subsequently formed the EPIC Group, a dedicated product development and manufacturing firm based in Hong Kong, cementing a 25-year legacy of manufacturing in China. This unparalleled infrastructure allows us to definitively bypass global bottlenecks and deliver superior manufacturing quality worldwide.

  • Omnichannel Retail Success: Mark was the Founder and President of Bob Vila Enterprises, LLC, which successfully merged with Viatek Consumer Products. His strategic product development has penetrated retail shelves, e-commerce, and home shopping networks. This omnichannel expertise ensures your product is engineered, packaged, and optimized for immediate consumer trust and retail dominance across all modern sales verticals.

  • Award-Winning Product Scaling: He engineered the patented SeasonAire 6-in-1 Heater and Air Purification System, a success across infomercials and shopping channels. His uncompromising approach to quality and consumer appeal has earned prestigious industry recognition, including a 2015 HSN Network Nomination for Best New Product and the 2020 QVC Customer Choice Award for Best New Beauty Device.