[Greatest Hits] Turning Customer Feedback into Growth Engines with Don Polite - Getting to Aha! with Darshan Mehta

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On this Greatest Hits episode of Getting to Aha! , host Darshan Mehta speaks with Don Polite, Chief Marketing Officer at SKYGEN USA, about the power of customer insights, data, and collaboration in shaping successful marketing strategies. With over 20 years of experience across healthcare, entertainment, and corporate sectors, Don shares how to build effective voice-of-customer programs, drive cross-functional alignment, and turn marketing into a profit center. He introduces his “60-40 Framework” for balancing data with human insight and discusses how to combat survey fatigue, leverage AI responsibly, and secure buy-in from finance and leadership. Don Polite is a seasoned marketing executive with a track record at companies like Johnson Controls, Abbott, Disney, and Nestlé. He has led multimillion-dollar campaigns, managed high-profile partnerships, and driven strategic transformations. A Northwestern and Kellogg alum, Don is also a board member and guest lecturer, committed to building strong teams and impactful brand experiences. KEY TAKEAWAYS Don shares how marketing becomes a strategic growth driver when deeply integrated with finance, product, and sales teams.