Point B Names Michael Dickstein to Chief Marketing Officer Position

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New CMO to Serve as Brand Steward, Client Voice for Award-Winning Firm

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Point B, an employee-owned management consulting and investment firm, has announced the appointment of Michael Dickstein as Chief Marketing Officer, the firm’s top Marketing and Brand position. Leveraging Point B’s business expertise, track record of success and network of relationships, Dickstein will work with Point B leadership and all associates to drive brand awareness and guide corporate-level brand strategy, substantially contributing to the firm’s history of growth and financial bottom line.

“Mike’s rich background in consulting, disciplined approach to strategy and proven expertise in brand and marketing execution align perfectly with both Point B’s track record of success and our continued desire to connect on an even deeper level with our clients and our communities,” said Point B Chief Executive Officer Mike Pongon. “His experience, coupled with his fresh perspective, makes him a tremendous asset for Point B, and we are pleased to have him on our team.”

"This position offers a unique opportunity to build upon the authenticity that is the core of Point B," said Dickstein. “Our network of more than 300 Point B clients in 27 industries and across 7 geographies is evidence of the firm’s commitment to aligning customer needs with corporate business strategies, and I’m delighted to help guide this process as we move forward.”

Dickstein’s professional career includes both management consulting and operating roles at leading technology companies. He was an Associate Partner with McKinsey & Company, working in the Seattle and Atlanta offices and serving clients in the technology and telecommunications sectors in the US, Europe and Asia. Earlier in his career, Dickstein was a member of the senior management team at Internet Security Systems, joining the venture-funded company pre-IPO and helping guide it through four years of rapid and successful growth before it was acquired by IBM. He then spent over four years with Microsoft Corporation, managing acquisitions and partnerships and ultimately served as General Manager of Microsoft’s US Business Applications group. Dickstein joins Point B from Quantum Corporation, an IT storage technology company, where he served as SVP Marketing and Alliances. He has an undergraduate degree from Stanford University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

About Point B

Point B is an employee-owned management consulting firm that specializes in helping clients to execute their strategic initiatives and deliver business results that create transformational change and competitive advantage. Hundreds of clients, including RED Digital Cinema, the State of Washington, Microsoft, Cisco, CIGNA, NW Natural, Underwriters Laboratories, Portland Public Schools and The Children’s Hospital Association have sought out Point B for its objective leadership, deep expertise and ability to transform strategies into reality. Founded in 1995, Point B serves clients in the Bay Area, Chicago, Denver, Phoenix, Portland, Seattle and Southern California. The firm has been honored by many publications as an exceptional place to work, including being named a “Top Small Workplace” by The Wall Street Journal. In 2010, Point B was named one of the top four consulting firms to work for by Consulting Magazine. The firm also received similar honors from the Los Angeles Business Journal and the Puget Sound Business Journal in their 2010 rankings of employers in those markets. For more information, please visit www.pointb.com.

About Point B Capital

Point B Capital is a wholly owned subsidiary of Point B that invests in a select group of entrepreneurial businesses and manages complex deals, capturing value and leveraging the rich relationships that Point B has developed over the last 16 years. The Point B Capital/Point B network includes more than 300 clients across 27 industries. For more information, please visit www.pointbcap.com.