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Douglas Owen

Captain · DISC type DS
C.E.O. & Owner at Disc-O-Bed LP & Disc-O-Bed Retail
📍 Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States

Douglas Owen is the CEO and Owner of Disc-O-Bed, a family business he joined in 2001. A marketer by trade, he was instrumental in establishing the companys U. S. headquarters and securing major contracts with the U. S. military, driving its global expansion for patented, portable sleep systems.

Originally from South Africa, Douglas relocated to the Atlanta, Georgia area with his wife to grow the business. He is a proud father who publicly shares his daughters accomplishments. His interests include South African vineyards, indicating a potential appreciation for fine wine.

Disc-O-Beds major U. S. breakthrough came after an Army corporal spotted their product at a trade show, leading to contracts for over 100, 000 beds.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
C.E.O. & Owner
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States
Personality Overview

How Douglas shows up

Consummate Professional
Long-Term Thinker
Planner & Achiever

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Priorities

Topics Douglas cares about

Family Business
Joined his wife's family company in 2001 and now leads it as CEO, continuing the legacy started by his father-in-law in 1988.
Government Contracts
He was instrumental in securing a foundational relationship with the U. S. military, which became a cornerstone of the company's success in America.
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Career

Work history

6-2001
C.E.O. & Owner
Disc-O-Bed LP & Disc-O-Bed Retail
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Education
Marketing
AAA School of Advertising
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Lowveld High School
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Sandown High School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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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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