[ OUR GLOBAL TEAM'S EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE ]

Executive Team

Gary D. Maag | Chairman & CEO

PWW co-founder Gary Maag has over 20 years of experience in research and consulting. He oversees sales and marketing activities and leads the firm’s long-term strategic initiatives. A passionate industry educator, some of the most popular topics in his workshops include demonstrating return on investment and the importance of evidence-based intelligence in establishing a global mindset for business development in emerging markets. Gary has received SCIP’s Catalyst Award and Northern Illinois University’s Distinguished Marketing Alumnus Award.

David J. Kalinowski | President & COO

PWW co-founder David Kalinowski oversees all operations and administrative responsibilities at Proactive. He also implements actions to achieve short-term goals related to the firm’s long-term strategy. He has directed research and consulting assignments for hundreds of domestic and international corporations and is known for his skills in helping clients transcend their competitive challenges. He also assists executive boards as a trusted advisor on counter-intelligence matters. David frequently shares his knowledge through industry presentations and has been honored with SCIP’s Catalyst Award.

Our Vice Presidents &
Managing Directors

Carl Derenfeld, MBA, MSW | Vice President, Life Sciences and Healthcare

Carl has participated in six major global product launches that have achieved over $1 billion in sales during his 30-plus year career. His hybrid background integrates the disciplines of general management, consulting, strategic planning, business development, lifecycle maximization, marketing, sales, e-business, strategic intelligence, R&D, patient recruitment, standards setting, medication error reporting, advertising, and emerging healthcare systems and global communities.

Jeffrey Mansfield | Vice President, Consumer and Industrial Goods (CIG)

With strengths in both qualitative and quantitative research, Jeff has over 13 years of experience providing superior decision support services. He has a deep understanding of international business practices, strategic planning, and value-chain analysis across a wide variety of industries. He excels in managing a multitude of global project types including logistics and distribution, industry trends, product launches, private company profiles, benchmarking, pricing analyses, product development, facility assessments, supply-chain analyses, pre-merger and acquisition due diligence, and ongoing monitoring assessments.

Joseph Radtke | Vice President, Technology and Telecommunications

Joe is a 14-year veteran in the strategic intelligence and market insights space, providing consulting and business research services to a multitude of clients. He has led hundreds of engagements including competitive profiles, capabilities benchmarking, market entry studies, M&A/due diligence, and win/loss analysis across a wide variety of areas. These include computer hardware and software development and manufacturing, network storage and management, online technology, security services, wire line and wireless services, and wireless devices.

Sean Freston, MBA | Managing Director, Asia Pacific

An experienced manager fluent in Mandarin Chinese, Sean oversees PWW’s operations in conducting primary research, consulting and training throughout Asia and the Pacific Rim, including Australia. His extensive network of Asian and Pacific Rim sources cover a broad range of industries including pharmaceuticals, life sciences, technology, telecommunications, and consumer and industrial goods. He has 15 years of experience living and conducting business in China and the Asia Pacific region and is currently based in Shanghai.

Joseph Metallo, MS, B.B.A. | Managing Director EMEA / Head of Global Brand Protection

With an extensive network of global contacts, Joseph is experienced in civil and criminal investigations and is fluent in Spanish and Italian. Based in Rome, Joseph directs PWW’s EMEA business and illicit trade, brand protection, and counterfeiting operations. In his previous career in law enforcement, he served as Intelligence Coordinator for narcotics agencies as an undercover agent, an investigator and translator for a major crimes task force, and a member of the Joint Terrorism Task Force. He is a certified forensics interviewer and interrogator, certified evidence technician, and certified terrorist specialist.

Anne Ellis, JD I Editorial Manager, Quality Assurance / Communications

Anne applies her 20-year background in professional publishing and adult education to all practice areas at class="notranslate">Proactive Worldwide, where she is responsible for content development and staff training to ensure that all print and electronic communications meet the company’s world-class standards and client expectations. She is adept at editing a broad range of business topics, including finance, healthcare, insurance, law, manufacturing, and technology.  She received her law degree from George Washington University in Washington, DC and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court and Illinois bars.

Kelley Loiacono, Director of Administration

Kelley has held various executive administrative positions for over 10 years. She has a BA degree in Corporate Communications and specializes in working with executives on developing and implementing strategic initiatives with a multicultural staff.