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Aaron Johnson

Commander · DISC type D
Managing Director of International Business Development at MākuSafe
📍 Ankeny, Iowa, United States

Aaron Johnson is a global business development leader at MākuSafe with over 25 years of experience in SaaS, IIoT, and advanced manufacturing. He focuses on expanding the market for connected-worker technology and ensuring successful enterprise-level deployment. He holds an MBA and is a Certified Occupational Safety Specialist.

He leverages a unique background in media production and visual storytelling to translate complex technical solutions into compelling narratives for business audiences. This skill was developed while producing projects for major corporate clients like Wells Fargo and Principal Financial early in his career.

Unique fact: Before his career in tech and manufacturing, he was a professional editor and visual effects artist.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Managing Director of International Business Development
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Ankeny, Iowa, United States
Personality Overview

How Aaron shows up

Candid & Clear
Decisive
Very Quick

They respond well to strong and respectful communication. They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others. They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships.

Priorities

Topics Aaron cares about

Connected Safety Tech
He leads global development for MākuSafe's connected-worker solutions and frequently discusses how real-time data can improve safety for frontline workers.
Frontline Worker Voice
He has published on the importance of giving workers a voice through technology, emphasizing how direct feedback builds trust and improves safety culture.
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Career

Work history

4-2023
Managing Director of International Business Development
MākuSafe
8-2014 - 4-2023
Vice President of Marketing & Customer Strategy
Accumold
5-2005 - 8-2014
Marketing Manager / Sales
Accumold
2001 - 2005
Editor and Visual Effects Artist
REL Productions
In the press

Media appearances

Interview with MākuSafe – Featuring Aaron Johnson. Featured in Wearable Technologies
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Aaron Johnson to Speak at Industrial SafetyWorX Conference. Featured in MākuSafe News
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Education
2020 - 2021
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Northwest Missouri State University
1990 - 1994
Bachelor's degree
Moody Bible Institute
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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