After teaching analytical philosophy for five years in two German universities, Mark returned to the UK to take an MBA at Cranfield before working for Esso (Exxon). He then joined Nolan, Norton and Co, working with clients in the UK and the US, specializing in Business Architecture and the alignment of IT strategies with business strategy.
In 1992 Mark joined Computer Sciences Corporation in the UK to form the Practice Management Group, leaving 8 years later as European Vice President for Strategic Development. During this time CSC’s European turnover grew from $200m to $2.4bn, driven largely by acquisition and major outsourcing deals.
In 2000 Mark and 5 colleagues (from NNC and CSC) set up a consultancy Differentis, advising clients in both the private and public sector, often supporting the buy-side in outsourcing deals. He now lives in Frankfurt, Germany; his graduate degrees are from the University of Oxford.