Mark Thompson

Mark Thompson is a seasoned senior civil servant, currently serving as the Director of the Northern Ireland, Biosecurity, and Trade Programme at the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs. With over 15 years of experience, they have led significant transformation initiatives, managed multi-million-pound budgets, and implemented operational efficiencies resulting in substantial savings. Mark's career includes high-impact roles across various departments, such as negotiating key Brexit agreements and overseeing large-scale projects aimed at enhancing food security and environmental sustainability. They hold a First Class Honours degree in Economics from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne and are pursuing an MSc in Economics and Financial Economics at the University of Nottingham, alongside a project management program at Oxford.