Mark was the Director of the Department for Business and Trade, UK Defence and Security Exports (UKDSE) from 15 July 2020 to 6 September 2024.

Mark spent over 30 years in the British Army before joining UKDSE in January 2019.

He held a variety of senior roles particularly in the defence engagement capability and equipment areas in the UK and overseas.

Mark’s previous roles include:

Director, Army Equipment running the MOD Urgent Operational Requirements and Counter Improvised Explosive Devices programmes supporting operations in Iraq and Afghanistan Defence Adviser in New Delhi Mark holds a BA(Hons) in History from the University of York, an MA from Cranfield and an MSc and MPhil from the University of Madras.