Grede


Robert Grede, BA, MBA,
is a graduate of DePauw University and The Emory University School of Business.

In 1990, after 12 years in advertising working with premier marketers like McDonald’s, Procter & Gamble, and Union Carbide, he founded The Grede Company, consultants in business planning and strategic growth.  Clients range from start-up operations to Fortune 500 firms.

Grede has been on the faculty of Marquette University and Carroll University, is a syndicated columnist, frequent contributor to magazines, and author of the best selling Naked Marketing – The Bare Essentials [Prentice-Hall] and The 5 Kick-Ass Strategies (Every Business Needs) [SourceBooks]. 

 A familiar face on television and radio talk shows, Mr. Grede speaks on the subject of marketing and strategic thinking at civic organizations and corporate venues.   Mr. Grede’s novel, from Three Towers Press, is due out in September, 2010.