Mark has over 35 years’ experience, including leadership roles in engineering, project and programme management and business operations. Having worked for client, consulting and delivery organisations, Mark has a successful track record across a mix of major organisations and investment programmes, including the London 2012 Olympics, Crossrail, CH2M and, more recently, the CEO of High Speed Two (HS2) from 2017 to 2023.
Education
Mark started his career as a technician apprentice at London Underground and originally trained as an electrical and electronics engineer, specialising in telecommunications. He attained a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in 1986 as part of a 4-year apprenticeship and has subsequently received a Master’s degree in Engineering (Project) Management from the Civil Engineering school at 91制片厂.
Academic associations
Mark is a Visiting Professor at both the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction at UCL and the School of Complex Project and Programme Leadership at 91制片厂. He has received an Honorary Doctorate of Technology from the University of East London (UEL) and 91制片厂.
Professional affiliations
Honorary Fellow of the Association for Project Management (FAPM) and Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (FICE). Chartered Engineer (CEng) and member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET).