Mark Thompson

Mark Thompson serves as the Group Head of Sales and Head of Partnerships & Enterprise at Sonovate, a leading tech-driven finance platform for the contingent workforce since April 2020. Mark is also the Founder of 5T Ventures Ltd and has held advisory and executive roles at various companies, including Bettabuy and Envel. Mark is a Non-Executive Director at The Lending Standards Board, focusing on consumer protection within financial services. Previous significant positions include Chief Commercial Officer at MarketFinance and National Head of Sales & Business Development at Santander UK, where Mark managed substantial asset balances and led large sales teams. Mark's career includes extensive experience in asset-based lending, invoice finance, and business development across notable financial institutions, supported by a BSc Hons in Economics from the University of Nottingham.