Mark Koch
Mark Koch, a Detroit native and graduate of Northwood University, is a renowned film producer and founder of Prelude Pictures. He rose to prominence in Hollywood with major box office successes like Lost in Space and Black Dog, before stepping away at the height of his career to focus on family and faith. Koch later collaborated with Mel Gibson’s Icon Productions to help market The Passion of the Christ, building nationwide partnerships that contributed to its record-breaking success. He went on to produce The Perfect Game, a critically acclaimed film based on a true story, and authored The First Hour, a men’s devotional with over 500,000 copies distributed. After relaunching Prelude Pictures in 2024, Koch is now developing a new slate of message-driven feature films, including Our Father, set for production in 2026.
From Hollywood to High Impact: The Power of Purpose-Driven Leadership
Mark Koch’s journey from blockbuster movie producer to global impact strategist is a compelling lesson in clarity, reinvention, and leading with purpose. As the force behind major box office successes like Lost in Space and Black Dog, Koch knows how to craft compelling narratives—but his greatest transformation came when he applied that storytelling discipline to leadership itself.
In this keynote, Koch shares his blueprint for building teams, brands, and organizations that outperform expectations—not just in revenue, but in relevance and resilience. Audiences will walk away with actionable insights on how to:
• Leverage personal clarity and vision to lead through uncertainty.
• Create high-impact teams by aligning talent with purpose and accountability.
• Reframe legacy as an intentional outcome of decision-making, not just success.
Whether you’re navigating transformation or seeking to unlock the next level of performance, this session delivers a cinematic-level perspective on what it truly takes to lead with impact.