Mark Saunders

Mark Saunders has a diverse work experience spanning over 20 years. Mark most recently held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Horseware Ireland, a company focused on equestrian products. Prior to that, they worked as the Chief Commercial Officer at the same company. Before joining Horseware Ireland, Mark served as a Non Executive Director at Chime, a national charity for deafness and hearing loss. Mark also held various roles at Bewleys Coffee Ltd, including Brand Director and General Manager of the Consumer Division. Mark has experience in the dairy industry, having worked as the Commercial Director - West Europe at Dairy Crest. Mark also worked as a Marketing Manager at IAWS Group plc and as a Brand Manager at Superquinn. Mark started their career as a Marketing Executive at American Express. Overall, they have demonstrated their expertise in branding, marketing, and strategic leadership throughout their career.

Mark Saunders has a diverse education history. In 1986 to 1992, they attended Marian College, Lansdowne Road, where they did not pursue a specific degree or field of study. Later on, in 1992 to 1996, they attended Technological University Dublin and obtained a Bachelor of Business Studies degree. Subsequently, in 1996 to 1997, they attended University College Dublin and earned a Master's Degree in Business Studies. In 2015 to 2016, Mark attended the Irish Management Institute and completed the Innovation4Growth Strategic Programme, focusing on Innovation and Business Strategy. Most recently, in 2023, they attended Harvard Business School and completed the Strategy: Building and Sustaining Competitive Advantage Programme.