Debbie Barlow Taylor, COO

Fusion of Ideas, Lake Forest

Debbie Barlow Taylor is the CEO of FUSION OF IDEAS, which provides end-to-end business technology solutions for companies of all sizes. The Lake Forest-based company has developed strong relationships with top device manufacturers and national retailers to help clients boost their bottom line by creating brand experiences and maximizing the use of their technology. FUSION OF IDEAS’ services include corporate gifting and hardware branding solutions, software consulting and development, and full-service deployment programs. Barlow Taylor joined FUSION OF IDEAS in 2010, when the then-retail business was located at The Shops at Mission Viejo. In 2011, FUSION OF IDEAS shifted its focus to strictly business-to-business sales and Barlow Taylor was named COO. In her former role, Barlow Taylor was credited with directing internal operations that led to the company’s tremendous success, achieving an average of 45% year-over-year increase in revenue. Today, as CEO, Barlow Taylor has led FUSION OF IDEAS to work with some of the nation’s top companies—including 21st Century Fox, Sotheby’s International Realty, Major League Baseball and Wynn Resorts—to maximize the use of mobile technology in their organizations