Mark D.

Mark has 30 years of experience in the innovation management and marketing sector.

He founded one of the best-known, award-winning marketing agencies in the UK, which provides a fully integrated online and offline service for major international clients, such as Thomas Cook, Unilever, and VISA. The business enjoys a proven track record of success with profitability, staff growth, and an upbeat business attitude. Mark has nurtured the business into one of the most successful businesses in its field nationally.

Mark also co-founded an international innovation management company, currently with offices in six countries. The company specialises in sustainable innovation, spearheading themes such as new product development and embedding innovation processes and creative methodology through training, workshops, and consultancy.

Mark is the co-author of the book, Think!, which became the best-selling innovations book in the UK and is currently being sold in the UK, North America, and Japan. He has also co-authored a new book, Making Waves, which has excellent reviews. He also judges industry awards, writes for trade press, and speaks at major conferences worldwide.

He specialises in seeking out and thinking through clients’ issues to find solutions. He works strategically on this area and helps companies to become more profitable by releasing the inherent creative potential in their people, products, and services.

Mark studied at York University and the London Business School. He is a rainmaker and proficient in managing and leading organisations. Mark has a proven track record in setting up, establishing, and growing profitable companies. He is excellent in business development and finding new ways to support and grow individuals to achieve great success personally and as part of a team to achieve corporate targets. Mark has vast experience in many industry sectors as diverse as travel, finance, and sport.

Acting as non-exec, consultant, MD, and Chair of companies, he is comfortable with taking leadership roles to inspire and motivate key people to perform brilliantly.

Testimonials:

• 'As Deputy Chairman of Saatchi & Saatchi Worldwide, I have the pleasure and privilege of meeting many people in our industry. Some from our direct competitors, others from less conventional companies doing breakthrough work, inspired by their own unique approach to creativity. Mark is one such individual. Fuelled by his infectious enthusiasm, Mark is an original thinker; able to help his clients achieve breakthrough solutions to their business challenges. A tremendous feature of his work is that he offers both insight and learning along the way. He has a great deal to offer.' - Richard, Deputy Chairman, Saatchi & Saatchi Worldwide
• “Mark fills the room with energy and positivism. The best way to awaken our Creative Thinking and to challenge and encourage entrepreneurs. Hope to see you again soon!” - Jone, Creativity Zentrum