Experience

Antarctica2023

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chairman

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  Antarctica 2023 is the worlds longest unsupported ski crossing of Antarctica ever attempted which is will take place from October 27th 2022 through to the end of January 2023. Dr Gareth Andrews and Dr Richard Stephenson will spend 75days on the ice completing a journey of 2,023 km from the edge of the Weddell Sea to the base of the Reddy Glacier with no external support whatsoever. The three goals of Antarctica 2023 are Crossing l Community l Climate and we are working with Scouts Australia and the Antarctic Science Foundation to achieve them. Show less



Raptor Recovery Australia

• Australia
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Chairman

  • Sep 2019 - Aug 2022

  Raptor Recovery Australia is an Australian bird of prey Rescue, Rehabilitation, Release, Research and Resources facility based in the Southern Highlands. It has two of the largest circular free flight aviaries in the world and specialises in rehabilitating large Raptors like the Wedge Tail Eagle, Falcons, Ospreys and Sea Eagles as well as every other type of Bird of Prey. Originaly conceived and built by Peggy McDonald OAM, it is now part of the larger Wildlife Recovery Australia entity which includes Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital, Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and Odonata. Under the leadership of the Chair, Hannah Rose, Raptor Recovery Australia now has DGR Status and will be able to grow significantly with the help of Wildlife Recovery Australia. I am thrilled to be Deputy Chairman. Show less



Diane Grady WOBSX Syndicate

• Chairman

  • Nov 2019 - Jul 2021

  Women on Boards has been working since 2006 to address gender inequity in the boardroom and across leadership roles. As strong advocates for women, WOB works across organisations and sectors and with Government on a meaningful and strategic policy and cultural change agenda for gender equity. Mark remains committed to the goals of Women on Boards. Women on Boards has been working since 2006 to address gender inequity in the boardroom and across leadership roles. As strong advocates for women, WOB works across organisations and sectors and with Government on a meaningful and strategic policy and cultural change agenda for gender equity. Mark remains committed to the goals of Women on Boards.



Wolseley Private Equity

• Founder and Managing Director

  • Mar 1999 - Mar 2019

  Wolseley invested $400 million of Australian Institutional Superannuation equity across two Funds into Australian and New Zealand companies with revenues ranging from $25 million to $360 million and EBITDA of up to $25 million. Wolseley's investments have all now been realised and included Nexus Hospitals, Blue Star IVE, Guardian Early Learning, Stream Solutions, Transonic Travel, Freshmax, Facade Access, Abergeldie, and AGS World Transport. Mark founded Wolseley Private Equity in 1999 after 12 years at Bain & Company where he was a Partner. Mark Chaired Wolseley’s Investment Committee and was actively involved in all investments from sourcing, completing the deal and managing the investment. As Founder, Mark was responsible for raising capital, investor relations, strategy, and team development. Wolseley employed 12 full time investment professionals and was highly regarded within the Australian Private Equity sector. Mark remains actively involved with the Australian Investment Council the professional organisation representing all Private Capital in Australia where he is engaged as the regular presenter of the Private Equity 101 course to AIC members Show less



The Jane Goodall Institute

• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Chairman and Trustee

  • 2005 - Oct 2016

  Dr. Jane Goodall went into the forest to study the remarkable lives of chimpanzees—and she came out of the forest to save them. When she discovered that the survival of their species was threatened by habitat destruction and illegal trafficking, she developed a breakthrough approach to species conservation that improves the lives of people, animals and the environment by honoring their connectedness to each other. In 1977, she founded the Jane Goodall Institute to ensure that her vision and life’s work continue to mobilize the collective power of individual action to save the natural world we all share. Mark was the original funding partner and Trustee for JGIA in 2006, becoming Deputy Chair and developing the initial market entry strategy for the Australian chapter. Mark was highly involved in achieving DGR Status for JGIA and provided funding for the first two tours made by Jane Goodall to Australia – both of which raised over $250,000 funds for local and international community based environmental and conservations programs, and which closely involves Taronga Conservation Society. Show less



Western Sydney University

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chairman, Western Sydney University Foundation

  • 2002 - 2016

  In 2002 Mark joined the Board of the WSU Foundation and became Chairman in 2005 . Under Marks leadership the Foundation grew to $25 million of corpus, raising funds for student scholarships, prizes, support, and alumni development. Mark handed over in 2014 but remains a generous supporter of WSU and continues to fund the Mark Richardson prize for Second Year Medicine. In 2002 Mark joined the Board of the WSU Foundation and became Chairman in 2005 . Under Marks leadership the Foundation grew to $25 million of corpus, raising funds for student scholarships, prizes, support, and alumni development. Mark handed over in 2014 but remains a generous supporter of WSU and continues to fund the Mark Richardson prize for Second Year Medicine.



Bain & Company

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Partner, Sydney Office

  • Jun 1987 - Jun 1999

  Mark joined Bain & Company in 1987 as a Summer Associate whilst undertaking an MBA at Stanford Graduate School of Business and started in the London office upon graduating in 1988. In late 1989 he arrived in Australia as one of six professionals to start up the Sydney office. Mark was promoted to Partner in 1993. Through to 1999 Mark was responsible for numerous client relationships across several sectors in Australia, New Zealand and Asia as well as Bain’s recruitment, training and professional development. When Mark left Bain to start Wolseley the firm had over 100 professionals across two offices in Sydney and Melbourne and had established a leadership position in the high end strategy consulting market. Show less



Shell

• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Petroleum Engineer

  • 1983 - 1986

  In August 1983 Mark joined Shell International in The Netherlands as a Petroleum Engineer following his two years with Esso. He was assigned to the NAM operations division in Assen and spent three years working on oil rigs and in the petrophysics department. Mark left Shell to commence his MBA at Stanford Graduate School of Business in 1986 shortly after the birth of his first child. In August 1983 Mark joined Shell International in The Netherlands as a Petroleum Engineer following his two years with Esso. He was assigned to the NAM operations division in Assen and spent three years working on oil rigs and in the petrophysics department. Mark left Shell to commence his MBA at Stanford Graduate School of Business in 1986 shortly after the birth of his first child.



ExxonMobil

• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Drilling Engineer

  • 1981 - 1983

  Mark joined Esso Exploration, the international exploration division of Exxon, in 1981 after graduating from Leeds University as a drilling engineer based in Houston, Texas. He worked in a team responsible for the planning and implementation of offshore oil exploration drilling activities in many different areas of the world. During his two years at Esso, Mark spent considerable time on offshore oil drill ships, semi submersibles and platforms in the South Atlantic, North Sea, offshore Spain and Portugal, the Gulf of Suez and Somalia. Show less



AIESEC UK

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Vice President

  • Jul 1980 - Jul 1981

  As one of two National VP's I was responsible for the Northern UK Universities and coordinated all the activities and meetings in the region. As one of two National VP's I was responsible for the Northern UK Universities and coordinated all the activities and meetings in the region.