Experience

Wagonex

• United Kingdom
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chairman

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Wagonex is a mobility-as-a-service platform offering cars on subscription. We provide our fleet partners with the marketplace for distribution and fleet management engine enabling them to monetise dormant inventory, whilst offering consumers a flexible alternative to ownership. We have a simple vision, to address the pain points of ownership by offering an entirely flexible alternative. As the first independent UK business focused on car subscription and supported by significant industry players, we are well placed to help develop this exciting area of the automotive industry. Show less



Go Plant Fleet Services Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Commercial and Industrial Equipment Rental
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Go Plant aim “To be the UK market leading ‘go to’ specialist fleet provider for a safe, reliable and professional service”. With more than 40 years industry experience and expertise, Go Plant Fleet Services is the UK’s leading provider of operated road sweepers and self-drive specialist vehicles, working in partnership with local authorities and private sector markets. We operate from a nationwide network of depots and service centres offering the widest coverage of any UK fleet provider. Our highly trained staff deliver a professional and reliable service you can rely on. All our vehicles are maintained to the highest of standards, each of the highest specification and in keeping with national emission regulations. Show less



Chessman Advisory Services

• Independent Business Consultant

  • Jun 2020 - Present

  Provision of business guidance, advice and interim services founded on a proven a track record of delivering growth in profitability and enterprise value in PLC, SME and PE environments . Mark's experience ranges across general management, sales, change, and finance roles in outsourced insurance/financial services, leasing and fleet management businesses. Assignments Various Market Analysis and Consultations including: Senior Advisor for Coastr a technology company in the mobility and travel space, revolutionising the car and van rental experience for operators and end customers through its fully-digital vehicle rental management ecosystem. Developing and implementing a refreshed business plan for SMH Fleet Solutions, successfully repositioning the business ahead of a value creating trade sale. Show less



Redde Northgate plc

• United Kingdom
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Jul 2018 - Mar 2020

  Leading the performance of all the group operating companies, Auxillis, Principia LLP, FMG, and New Law. As COO I was a member of the main board in a period culminating in the successful merger with Northgate plc to form Redde Northgate plc in March 2020. Leading the performance of all the group operating companies, Auxillis, Principia LLP, FMG, and New Law. As COO I was a member of the main board in a period culminating in the successful merger with Northgate plc to form Redde Northgate plc in March 2020.



FMG Ltd

• Textile Manufacturing

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Oct 2015 - Jun 2018

  Leading the business to deliver market leading fleet incident management services to its customers and deliver profitable growth for its shareholders.

• Managing Director Operations

  • May 2015 - Sep 2015

  Leading the business on a day to day basis with direct responsibility for, Customer Services, Client Relationship Management, Operations (Fleet Incident Management, Rapid Response Recovery & Repair, Insurance & Legal Services), Business Process Improvement, Finance & IT.

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Oct 2014 - Apr 2015

  Responsible for the profitable delivery of industry leading fleet incident management and vehicle recovery solutions. Leading a team of c.170 colleagues across, Supplier Network, Client Services, Engineering, Insurance and Legal Services, Roadside Recovery and Business Process Improvement teams.



Lex Autolease

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Corporate Sales Director

  • Jul 2012 - Oct 2014

  Responsible for leading the profitable growth of the corporate fleet business for Lex Autolease. With P&L responsibility for a fleet of c130k vehicles and heading a team of 300 colleagues across Business Development, CRM and Customer Services to deliver industry leading fleet management solutions and class leading levels of employee and customer advocacy. Delivering industry record levels of new business and client retention in 2013 & 14.

• Commercial Director

  • Jan 2010 - Jun 2012

  As Commercial Director I am responsible for Strategy, Business Improvement, Product Development, Consultancy and Pricing including residual value and maintenance setting together with the evaluation and development of the profitability of new business and client relationships. Most recently I was responsible for all aspects of the integration of Lex Autolease into a single operating entity managing and funding a balance sheet of £2.8bn with 300,000 vehicles.



Lloyds TSB Autolease

• United Kingdom
• Railroad Equipment Manufacturing

• Deputy Managing Director

  • Jan 2007 - Dec 2009

  Responsible for Sales, Customer Services, Operations, Pricing and Risk and delivering: Record Sales Performance and fleet growth. No1 for two successive years in Industry Service Standards survey. World Class Employee Engagement Scores. Industry leading levels of operational efficiency benchmarked v peers. Record Profits

• Finance Director

  • Jan 2002 - Dec 2006

  Responsible for all aspects of Finance, Pricing, Quality and Risk, delivering: The successful acquisition of First National Vehicle Holdings. Developed a strategy to successfully grow post integration period and become the recognised market leader. Increased profitability and hit or exceeded profit forecasts 2002 - 2006



Richmond Consulting Group

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services

• Associate Consultant

  • Jan 2001 - Dec 2001

  Leading an assignment to implement core leasing applications for CIT Newcourt. Leading an assignment to implement core leasing applications for CIT Newcourt.


Automotive Leasing
• United Kingdom
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• Finance Director

  • 1998 - 2000