Mark A.

A highly experienced and accomplished Learning and Development expert with a global perspective and proven team leadership over culturally diverse organizations. A record of achievement in both Public and Private Sectors globally, providing innovative leadership in Learning and Development & Talent Management.

I have held senior roles in the UK, India, Russia, Qatar and other regions and am culturally attuned to the relevant business and social norms in these areas.
Adept in improving the quality and productivity of organizations through proven leadership in Learning Solution development incorporating the latest advances in web-based learning as well as in talent development & management and organizational development.

Specialities include:
- Anti-Money Laundering
- Financial Crime
- Sanctions and Terrorist Financing Prevention.


I am considered one of the world's leading trainers in AML & Financial Crime, having trained many of the world's largest banks from branch staff to C-Suite executives. Over the last 2 years, I have trained in every continent and received the highest possible feedback for my work.

With a strong strategic focus and the ability to successfully complete projects on time and within budget, I have the ability to effectively liaise with all levels in an organization in order to meet targets.

As a training Director, I have successfully set up and run training departments & Academies for banks and financial institutions as well as other commercial organizations.
In my most recent roles, I have set up the L&D Departments and

- ran TNA for the organizations
- developed & prepared high-level Leadership Development schemes for senior stakeholders
- set up and ran the first Performance Management cycle for the businesses
- prepared Individual Development Plans [IDPs] for colleagues
- developed the HR Policies & Procedures
- developed the strategy and sourced vendors for E-learning
- developed, delivered and sourced learning interventions to meet short-term needs
- liaised with senior management to identify and provide solutions to HR needs

I am comfortable and credible working at all levels of an organisation and have always embraced the need for overseas travel in order to achieve success in my career.