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Beginning his university career in health-based research, Mark led several large randomized controlled trials at the University of Bristol. Following this he transitioned to strategic project management, where he worked in various roles at Bristol and the University of Glasgow for over 10 years (with a specific focus on organisational change, business improvement, and strategy implementation). Mark is now a freelance consultant, working both independently and with several HE consultancies in the UK and Middle East. His current focus is TNE partnerships and organisational change (Target Operating Models) for universities, and student work placements.
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Mark partners with other global HE consultancy organisations, inlcuding SUMS, AHEP, Higher Education Connected, and CL-ICKS.
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Mark’s has a first-class BA (Liv), MSc (Lboro) and MA and PhD (Durham). He was a Durham Doctoral Fellow and in his final year won postgraduate student of the year for research into policy implementation. He has extensive research experience and has conducted hundreds of interviews and focus groups. He has over 20 peer-reviewed publications in health-based research, specifically relating to adolescent public health interventions.
My Story
Born in the UK, Mark currently lives in Mauritius with his wife, son, and growing family of pets. He is passionate about a globally democratised higher education sector, with greater movement between countries for research and study. Mark's work aspires to a higher education sector where financial and research power is less concentrated in a handful of countries and universities, one where the global education sector is more sustainable, equitable, and impactful.
Mark is a keen runner and cyclist, having previously competed at regional level he now runs more for fun than competition.