Mark Richardson

Mark Richardson has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Mark started their career at Geka Manufacturing in 1997 as a Machine Operator. In 1999, they joined Yale Locks as a Machine Operator and later became a Cell Leader. In 2004, they transitioned to Parker Hannifin as a Process Operative until 2014. Following this, Mark joined SMART Centre NHS Lothian in 2014 as a Prosthetic Technician and eventually became the Prosthetic & Orthotic Workshop Manager until 2019. In 2019, they joined Alba Trees Plc as a Production Manager until 2020. Currently, Mark is working at Beta Bugs Limited, first as an Operations Lead from 2020 to 2022, and then as the Head of Operations from April 2022 onwards.

Mark Richardson's education history includes the following:

- From 2015 to 2017, they attended West Lothian College where they obtained an HNC degree in Leadership and Management.

- In 2016, they also participated in the NHS Leadership Academy and received the NHS Leadership Academy Award in Leadership Foundation.

In addition to their formal education, they have obtained several certifications, including:

- A Project Management Diploma from Stonebridge Associated Colleges, obtained in May 2021.

- An Affiliate Member certification from the Chartered Management Institute, obtained in January 2021.

- An HNC Leadership and Management certification from the Scottish Qualification Authority SQA, obtained in an unspecified year.

- Various certificates in specific areas such as Air Quality Management, Filtration Technology, Industrial Gas (CILG), Integrity Testing, Introduction to Fermentation, Introduction to Food and Beverage Sterile Air, and Introduction to Health and Safety. However, the institutions, months, and years of obtaining these certificates are not specified.

No strong assumptions have been made beyond the provided experience.