Mark is an experienced Multi Academy Trust Chief Executive, having worked in the education sector for nearly 20 years. Starting in the Academies Team in the Department for Education (DfE) when there were just 12 academies open, supporting the development of new projects and new sponsors. Mark has run a successful multi-academy trust (MAT) for the past seven years, across London and Berkshire. Mark loves sports, having completed the London Marathon twice and plays football and cricket often, with his two young girls.