Marc Shiffman is Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board at Divcon, an independent mission-critical controls provider to the world’s biggest data center operators. Marc joined Divcon in October 2025, bringing a proven track record of transforming operationally complex businesses into billion-dollar market leaders while maintaining strong financial discipline and customer trust.

With more than 30 years of executive leadership experience, Marc is known for guiding companies through periods of rapid growth while reinforcing the cultural and operational foundations that support enduring performance. Prior to Divcon, Marc served as CEO of SMS Assist, a proptech company, which he initially joined as CFO and the startup’s 25th employee. Marc was instrumental in scaling SMS Assist to more than 1,200 employees worldwide and a $1 billion valuation. Marc successfully sold SMS Assist to Lessen, Inc. in January 2023, creating a combined $2 billion+ leading end-to-end technology platform serving the entire property services management industry.

Earlier in his career, Marc advised entrepreneurs as they transitioned early-stage ventures into durable enterprises. He also held senior corporate finance and general management roles within MacAndrews & Forbes portfolio companies, including Revlon, The Coleman Company, and Sunbeam Household Products.

Previously recognized on Crain’s Chicago Business Tech 50 list, Marc is committed to giving back to his community and the next generation of business leaders. He serves on the Chicago Innovation Board of Advisors and the Executive Board of 1871. He also mentors students and guest lectures at business schools, including the Wharton School, Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Marc earned a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from the University of Chicago.