Mark's work centres on developing and implementing business and manufacturing strategies that drive growth and sustained business success. He has more than 15 years' executive and management experience in the aerospace and defence sector, and now runs his own consultancy.

His work has included investment and strategic planning, and leading business improvement and skills development programmes to improve performance. Alongside this, he has worked with government locally and nationally to promote the employment and skills agenda as a driver of productivity and inclusive growth.

His public roles have included serving as the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Employment and Skills, working with the Department for Employment and Learning, and supporting the Institute of Directors as a Leadership and Management Ambassador.