“Mark undertook consultancy for Lifelong Learning UK and quickly applied his expert knowledge and expertise to the problems and issues he was asked to address.  His calm and logical approach to the work combined with his excellent relationship management skills enabled solutions to be identified and quickly put into practice.  He is a consummate professional and his open, honest approach is refreshing and I wouldn’t have any hesitation in recommending him.” 

(Sue Dutton, Interim Chief Executive, Lifelong Learning UK)

“Mark has undertaken a couple of consultancy assignments for the British Council. These were done at short notice and Mark demonstrated great flexibility and a calm approach.  He delivered a presentation at a high profile education and skills event in Kazakhstan and we received feedback that his presentation was excellent.  His follow up report was produced on time and met all of the requirements.  We would have no hesitation in working with Mark again and in sharing his knowledge and experience with colleagues overseas.”

(The British Council)

“I worked with Mark for 8 years at the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, and subsequently also carried out some work for Novels Consulting Ltd.  During that time Mark always demonstrated high levels of professionalism, delivering work on time and to a high standard.  Mark has expert knowledge of vocational education and training and excellent communication skills, as well as being very open and approachable.”

(Former colleague/associate)

“Mark's strengths are to be found in developing strategies to solve complex situations and in relationship management.  His work at QCA was both innovative and inspirational - a leader in his field of expertise and fun to work with!”

(Sector Skills Council)

“Mark was a great stakeholder to work with as he is a solutions orientated, practical manager with good strategic insight.  A consummate communicator, Mark is an excellent partner to joint working. Conscientious, with an eye for detail he can be relied on to produce the goods, even against the most stringent of timescales.”

(Key stakeholder)

“Mark is a wonderful communicator and a really competent manager who can motivate with both focus and humour.  Good chair of committees has the ability to calm troubled waters.  A vast wealth of experience in Education and of the business world, blending common sense with dedication in a world of incompetence, Mark stands out as a truly decent and highly efficient knowledgeable person. He also taught me to tap dance, literally....a smashing colleague...”

(Former colleague)

"I worked with Mark for around 8 years at the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA). During that time Mark always delivered work on time and to a high standard on very complex policy issues involving many different stakeholders. Through his work at QCA and subsequent consultancy he has detailed expert knowledge of vocational education and training. He is also open, approachable and motivates his colleagues and his team members with attitude to work."

(Former colleague)

“Mark is a dynamic leader who gets results. I worked for him for a year at QCA and was really in awe of his skills as a manager, communicator and strategist. Mark is one of those rare people who combines the hard edged financial, organisational and delivery skills with the people skills and charisma to create something powerful out of nothing. What's more there can be very few people nationally who have the knowledge he has of how to make regulatory frameworks work. Mark, in my opinion, is in the category 'national treasure'.”

(Former colleague)