Following a number of years in the IT and government outsourcing sectors, Mark held senior management positions in the education sector for over 20 years, with organisations such as Nord Anglia Education and the British Council. During his career, he developed a mix of strategic, operational, business development and executive-level skills alongside experience in activities as diverse as government contracting, joint venture development, mergers and acquisitions and operation of premium-level international schools. 

Now retired, Mark has a portfolio of advisory and governance positions within the state and independent schools’ sector. He has worked with Dukes Education schools in Portugal since September 2024.