I’ve spent over 25 years building high-performing, diverse teams and leading marketing and media businesses around the world. From working as a strategist, to launching and growing an award-winning agency, to serving as CEO across UK, EMEA and APAC, and sitting on the global board within the world’s largest marketing services group.

Along the way, I’ve helped brands like Unilever, Nike, Allianz, Uber, Cartier, and Marks & Spencer grow, transform, and connect with customers in smarter, more meaningful ways.

What’s driven me throughout isn’t just commercial success - it’s curiosity. About people, culture, leadership, and what really makes businesses thrive.

Today, I work as an independent consultant, bringing that experience to ambitious clients who want clarity, momentum, and results. Whether it’s shaping strategy, helping leaders and teams become greater than the sum of their parts, strengthening agency relationships, or rethinking how to engage the midlife consumer — I’m here to help you get there.

I’m originally from the North of England, now based just outside London, but feel every bit a global citizen, having had the privilege to live around the world and work with colleagues and clients in over 40 countries.

I’m a father of three, a keen snowboarder, and someone who still believes in human connection - and that a good conversation can change everything.

Testimonials

“Mark is a brilliant combination of heart and backbone — someone who truly cares about his team, his clients, and doing great work, while never shying away from tough decisions.”

Charlotte Goddard
Global Media & Strategy Leader, ex-adidas
“His strategic background, honed across diverse countries, agencies and cultures, is invaluable. Mark supported and challenged me in all the right ways — I’m incredibly grateful.”

Kate Kitz
COO, WPP Media South Africa
“Mark’s leadership style blends strategic vision with genuine empathy. He inspires and empowers the people around him — a rare and valuable quality.”

Guillaume Balloy
CEO, Mindshare France & CEO, Keyade
“Mark manages with empathy and compassion, while delivering exceptional results. He has a rare ability to unite people, make calm and measured decisions, and help others grow.”

Louise Martell
Global Head of Strategy, OpenMind for Nestlé
“Loyal, insightful and creative — Mark was a fantastic CEO and mentor. His empathy and strategic thinking set a brilliant example. Our catch-ups were the highlight of my week.”

Lamiya Boumlaki
CMO & Advisor, ex-MTV, F1, Majid Al Futtaim
“He’s exactly the kind of media professional every client needs, but so few actually have. Clear, focused, and always guided by smart, strategic thinking.”

Chris Walton
MD, Nunn Media (Australia)
“Despite Sweden being a smaller market, Mark engaged deeply, championing our ideas across Europe. He’s knowledgeable, open, and generous with his support.”

Clara Grelsson
MD, Adnuntius SE & FI

“Mark is a brilliant combination of heart and backbone — someone who truly cares about his team, his clients, and doing great work, while never shying away from tough decisions.”

“His strategic background, honed across diverse countries, agencies and cultures, is invaluable. Mark supported and challenged me in all the right ways — I’m incredibly grateful.”

“Mark’s leadership style blends strategic vision with genuine empathy. He inspires and empowers the people around him — a rare and valuable quality.”

“Mark manages with empathy and compassion, while delivering exceptional results. He has a rare ability to unite people, make calm and measured decisions, and help others grow.”

“Loyal, insightful and creative — Mark was a fantastic CEO and mentor. His empathy and strategic thinking set a brilliant example. Our catch-ups were the highlight of my week.”

“He’s exactly the kind of media professional every client needs, but so few actually have. Clear, focused, and always guided by smart, strategic thinking.”

“Despite Sweden being a smaller market, Mark engaged deeply, championing our ideas across Europe. He’s knowledgeable, open, and generous with his support.”