Title: President and Chief Executive Officer
Company: RAK Porcelain USA
Location: Imperial, Pennsylvania, United States
John H. Marino III, president and chief executive officer of RAK Porcelain USA, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in operations and manufacturing.
With two decades of experience, Mr. Marino has established a successful career in operations, manufacturing, and ceramics, focusing on supporting factories to achieve manufacturing efficiencies and excellence in design, sales, and technical execution. He has excelled as president and chief executive officer of RAK Porcelain USA – Professional, a position he has held since 2021. RAK is a global organization operating in over 170 countries, and his responsibilities involve collaborating with colleagues and staff from diverse cultural backgrounds, enabling him to gain unique insights and replicate successful global strategies in the US market. His experience also includes various leadership roles at RAK and Stolzle Glass, where he served as president in 2021, executive vice president of sales and marketing from 2020 to 2021, and director of sales and national accounts from 2018 to 2020.
Mr. Marino also held positions with Homer Laughlin China Co. and Hall China, where he was national account manager from 2011 to 2018 and mid-Atlantic and southeast regional sales manager from 2010 to 2015. Additionally, he worked as specialty sales manager for Kenilworth Trading from 2008 to 2010 and director of food and beverage at Avalon Inn Resort and Conference Center from 2007 to 2008. He laid a solid educational foundation, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in strategic marketing management and double minors in finance and economics from Youngstown State University in 2004. He also holds a certificate of recognition from the export manager program at West Virginia University and is a fellow of the Culinary Institute of America.
Reflecting on his path, Mr. Marino assumed the role of president of RAK Porcelain USA during one of the most challenging periods of the pandemic and successfully navigated the company through a critical reorganization, streamlining operations and focusing efforts on the only two open markets at the time, Florida and Texas. Recognizing the success of this strategy, he allocated additional resources to it, enabling the company to expand rapidly and position itself as a trendsetting, competitive brand in its industry. He also established a free trade zone facility in the United States for his division, which allows the company to import goods duty-free when exporting them from the United States, streamlining operations and supporting expansion within the Western Hemisphere. His vision extends beyond the US, as he aims to further expand RAK’s footprint across North America, Central and South America, and the Caribbean, solidifying the company’s presence throughout the Americas.
Mr. Marino attributes his success to his unwavering faith and the support of his family. Additionally, he views every challenge as an opportunity for growth and approaches obstacles with confidence in his ability to overcome them. Grateful for the people around him, he recognizes the vital role of RAK Porcelain’s extensive resources, including access to a diverse team and services, in achieving his professional goals. He advises aspiring professionals to consider the food service sector, a field often overlooked in favor of high-profile industries like pharmaceuticals. He highlights its unique appeal, offering opportunities to travel, explore diverse cultures, and engage with major brands. Additionally, he underscores the sector’s role as a trendsetter, where innovations shape the future rather than follow popular strategies.
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