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Foothold America Appoints International Business Expert Mark Stimpfig as Strategic Growth Advisor

Foothold America Appoints International Business Expert Mark Stimpfig as Strategic Growth Advisor

[Cambridge, UK] – January 31, 2025 – Foothold America, a leading provider of US expansion solutions for international businesses, today announced the appointment of Mark Stimpfig as Strategic Growth Advisor. As co-founder of GTM Global, Mark brings more than a decade of experience facilitating successful US market entry for UK and European companies and will spearhead the company’s partnership development initiatives and expand its network of international business relationships.

Mark will build strategic partnerships and identify new opportunities to connect international businesses with Foothold America’s comprehensive US expansion services. His appointment strengthens the company’s commitment to providing comprehensive entity and people operations support to international firms navigating US expansion.

Mark’s extensive network and deep understanding of both European and US markets make him the ideal person to drive our partnership growth,” said Joanne Farquharson, the President & CEO of Foothold America. “His proven ability to connect international businesses with US opportunities aligns perfectly with our mission to facilitate successful market entry and growth.

Before joining Foothold America, Stimpfig built GTM Global into a successful transatlantic business consultancy. He served as Development Director at Greater Phoenix Economic Council in Arizona, from London, where he connected UK companies with US opportunities.

Having collaborated with Foothold America through GTM Global, I’ve witnessed firsthand their commitment to excellence in supporting US business expansion,” said Stimpfig. “I look forward to contributing to the company’s growth and helping more businesses successfully establish their presence across the pond.”

 

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Foothold America is a trusted provider of US expansion solutions for international businesses, with a decade of experience in entity and people operations, helping companies enter and thrive in the US market. Since 2015, thousands of businesses have put their trust in Foothold America to simplify their market entry and ongoing operations in the United States. With experienced teams across the US, UK, and Europe, Foothold America helps businesses navigate the complexities of US expansion while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. For more information about Foothold America and its services, visit www.footholdamerica.com

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