Marc DeBacker
Experienced owner operator
Marc is a seasoned entrepreneur and the founder of Nordlys. A business owner and operator at heart, Marc has successfully acquired, owned, and operated companies across various industries, including wallpaper manufacturing, agricultural equipment manufacturing, energy brokerage, and equipment rental.
His strength lies in rolling up his sleeves, understanding what makes a business tick, and working alongside great people to help it thrive. While his earlier work often involved turnarounds and multi-business ownership, his focus today is very different.
Originally from Europe, Marc moved to the Philadelphia area with his wife, who’s from Scranton, PA. His diverse business background has allowed him to thrive in multiple sectors, bringing operational excellence and a passion for growth to each venture he leads.
Though this website outlines various businesses he’s been involved with over time, Marc is not operationally active in all of them. Some are legacy investments, others are advisory or minority positions. His current goal is simple: to take everything he’s learned across industries and apply it with focus and dedication to one business going forward.
Life Beyond Business
Outside of work, Marc is passionate about cycling, enjoys playing golf (though he admits to being a bit average), and loves spending time with his family.
Marc is a proud father to two beautiful girls, who keep him on his toes and bring endless joy to his days. Whether it’s building forts or reading bedtime stories, being a dad is one of his greatest adventures.
An entrepreneur at heart, Marc founded Nordlys to continue his passion for building great businesses and creating lasting impact
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