Mark started his first business at the tender age of 15 in Keighley West Yorkshire and after 6 years found himself as a Director of the first chain of health clubs in the UK.
A follower and somewhat of an expert in nutrition, an author, public speaker and business owner, Mark still has time for family and community.
Throughout his career he found himself moving into sales and sales director roles with leadership and presentation skills as his main assets.
His eventual entry into the world of telecommunications has led him into a 20-year career in one of the most competitive markets in the world and has successfully steered many companies to success.
In his short but eventful move into local politics, Mark has managed to use his skills to help his well-loved local area and community, re-elected in 2021 his ambition is to do whatever it takes to make his ward shine within Kirklees.
Mark serves on the board of trustees for the KAL (Kirklees Active Leisure), the PCC (Police and Crime Commission) and more locally on the Birstall youth project.
Mark's mantra is to leave everything in a better place than you found it