My name is Mason Bates. I’m a MBA student focusing on international business and corporate strategy.

I’m currently available for consulting engagements.

Chicago based, born and raised in the Rocky Mountains. You’ll find me exploring rivers, streams, or forests on most weekends.

An MBA student focusing on corporate strategy for international businesses. The goal are to help consult business during the processes of mergers, acquisitions, and re-organizations understand how to best implement the growth to succeed.

Zirkel International

Named after mountain range where I grew up and more importantly my dog. We will help provide a consultative and advisory point of view to help your business achieve your goals.

Emerging Markets

I help established brands understand new audiences in emerging markets, with a special focus on corporate strategy.

Today, I perform analysis for a variety of international and domestic brands. The focus is within corporate strategy and how to align with internal and external business goals.