Laird Connectivity is now EzurioMark Pugerude is an accomplished executive with more than 30 years of leadership across the wireless, IoT, and enterprise connectivity sectors. He has held senior roles at Cradlepoint, Ericsson, GENBAND, and other innovative technology companies, overseeing global sales, marketing, product development, customer success, and corporate strategy.
Through his career, Mark has consistently driven growth at scale—guiding teams through market expansion, organizational transformation, and industry-defining innovation. He has raised over $1 billion in debt and equity financing, executed 12 corporate M&A transactions, and delivered three successful company exits with valuations exceeding $1 billion.
Mark is known for building high-performance cultures, creating customer-first go-to-market strategies, and accelerating outcomes for partners and end users alike.
As CEO of Ezurio, Mark is dedicated to advancing the company’s position as leader in embedded wireless, edge connectivity, and IoT solutions
