A dynamic business builder with 25+ years orchestrating growth across 20+ companies in 10+ sectors (including technology, life sciences and consumer), Mark is described as “the Swiss army knife of guidance, support, and empowerment“. He brings an unparalleled breadth of knowledge from start-ups to scale-ups.

Mark’s career spans roles as an entrepreneur, director, Private Equity partner, angel investor, and business/executive mentor & coach. His skills include identifying high-potential businesses, crafting tailored growth strategies and value creation plans, fostering strong leadership teams, and optimising operational efficiency without sacrificing entrepreneurial spirit.

Key highlights of Mark’s career include:

• Mentoring and coaching 20+ scale-up CEOs
• Building and exiting from over 10 companies, achieving top-quartile returns
• Involvement in M&A transactions worth over £2 billion
• Finalist for Exit of the Year at the UK Business Angel Association Awards

His coaching/mentoring work and investment portfolio spans over 40 companies across the UK, India, and the US, providing him with a rich flywheel of knowledge. As one client noted, “Having Mark as a coach is like having multiple other Founder CEOs to talk to at the same time.”

Mark has cultivated an ecosystem of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts, offering CEOs access to knowledge, partnerships, and opportunities. He is a thought leader in the scale-up space, regularly sharing insights through articles, speaking engagements, and workshops.

For companies poised for exponential growth, Mark offers more than consultancy and advice; he provides partnership. His holistic approach addresses the strategic and operational aspects of scaling, as well as the personal growth of leaders, ensuring they evolve alongside their businesses.