Summary
Craig Wortmann is the CEO and Founder of Sales Engine Inc., where he consults with companies to optimize their sales operations. He simultaneously serves as a Clinical Professor of Marketing at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and Executive Director of the Kellogg Sales Institute. His impact extends to his role as Operating Partner at Pritzker Group, where he advises portfolio companies and focuses on investments promoting healthy habits and female leadership.
Early Lessons
Defining Moments
Dream Collaboration
Passion Pursuit
Career Journey
Wortmann founded Sales Engine Inc. in 2009 after successfully leading the turnaround and sale of digital marketing agency Cleargauge as CEO. He has established himself as a prominent author, speaker, and executive coach, delivering presentations globally on sales strategy and storytelling. His entrepreneurial journey includes active angel investing and founding the Kellogg Sales Institute.
Educational Background
He holds an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management (1995), where he now shapes the next generation of business leaders as a faculty member.
Industry impact & Expertise
A recognized expert in sales strategy, leadership, and training, Wortmann has earned multiple teaching accolades, including the Sydney J. Levy Teaching Award (2020) and consecutive Kellogg Executive MBA Outstanding Teaching Awards (2018-2021). He is the author of 'What's Your Story?' and has been featured in prestigious lists including Chicago Inno's 50 on Fire and Crain's Tech 50.
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