Draft:Mike Perry (business executive)

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Mike Perry
BornDecember 24, 1966
Occupation(s)CEO and President
EmployerHallmark Cards

Mike Perry (born 1966) is an American businessman and the current President and CEO of Hallmark Cards. He has been with Hallmark since 1989 and has held various leadership positions within the company, including as president and CEO of Crayola and president of Hallmark Greetings.

Education

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Mike Perry was born in 1966. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Missouri - Kansas City in 1989.[1]

Career

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Early years at Hallmark

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Mike Perry joined Hallmark in 1989 and served in multiple leadership roles. He has been instrumental in various business units and new business development initiatives within the company.[2][3]

Crayola

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In 2009, Perry was appointed President and CEO of Crayola, a subsidiary of Hallmark that manufactures and sells Crayola brand products worldwide. During his tenure, he focused on expanding the product line and enhancing the company's market presence.[2][4]

Hallmark Greetings

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In June 2019, Perry was named president and CEO of Hallmark Cards, Inc. He succeeded Don Hall and Dave Hall, who transitioned to executive chairman and executive vice chairman roles, respectively​.[2][4]

Recognition

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In 2022, Perry was honored with the Alumni Achievement Award from the University of Missouri - Kansas City's Henry W. Bloch School of Management.[5]

Personal life

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Mike Perry resides in Kansas City, Missouri, he is married and has children.[6]

References

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  1. ^ West, Kaitlin. "Alumnus Leads a Pillar of the Kansas City Community". www.umkc.edu. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
  2. ^ a b c "Mike Perry Named President and CEO of Hallmark Cards, Inc". Hallmark Corporate. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
  3. ^ "Innovation: 21st Century & Beyond". Hallmark Corporate. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
  4. ^ a b "Leadership | Hallmark Corporate Information". Hallmark Corporate. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
  5. ^ West, Kaitlin. "Alumnus Leads a Pillar of the Kansas City Community". www.umkc.edu. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
  6. ^ "Mike Perry - President & CEO at Hallmark Cards - Wiza". wiza.co. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
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