Mark Thornton

Mark Thornton is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and investment strategy. Currently serving as Head of M&A at GlobalData Plc since July 2022, Mark focuses on growth through acquisition in the business intelligence and consulting sectors. Prior roles include Chief Investment Officer at Metdist Ltd, where Mark led the acquisition strategy across various industries, and Founder of PT. Indonesia Private Equity Consultants, which was established as a private equity advisory vehicle for Indonesia. Mark's career also includes significant positions at 3i Group plc, Yorkshire Building Society, and Arthur Andersen, alongside a foundational education in Finance and Accounting from The University of Salford.