Mark Hughes

Mark Hughes has a diverse work experience in the field of information technology. Mark currently works at LOXAM as the Executive Director of Information Technology, responsible for all aspects of IT and ensuring it enables business growth. Prior to LOXAM, they were the Infrastructure and Operations Director at LOXAM Powered Access Division. Before that, Mark held the position of Global Infrastructure Manager at Pattonair, where they were responsible for infrastructure strategy, IT security, and service delivery. Mark also has experience as an IT Technical Services Manager at Greenwood Dale Foundation Trust and IT Manager at LSC Group. Mark started their career as a Technical Architect at LSC Group and worked in Engineering IT systems at GE. Mark began their career as an Apprentice and later became a Manufacturing Systems Engineer at Thorn Lighting Limited.

Mark Hughes attended De Montfort University from 1991 to 1993, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Prior to that, they also studied at De Montfort University from 1989 to 1991 and earned a Higher National Diploma in Engineering. Before attending De Montfort University, Mark Hughes attended Leicester Polytechnic from 1987 to 1989, where they obtained a Higher National Certificate in Engineering.

In addition to their formal education, Mark Hughes has obtained several certifications. These include a Computer Systems Installer certification from the Construction Skills Certification Scheme, obtained in November 2014. Mark also holds a Disclosure & Barring Service - Enhanced Certificate, obtained in October 2013 from TMGCRB. Mark Hughes is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), both obtained in 2009 and 2008 respectively from Microsoft. Mark is also a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), obtained in April 2008. In 2005, Mark Hughes obtained an ITIL IT Service Management Foundation Certificate from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. Additionally, they have certifications in Design for Six Sigma and Six Sigma Green Belt from GE, obtained in July 1998 and February 1998 respectively. Lastly, Mark Hughes holds an Advanced Certificate in Leadership Level 3, obtained from BTEC, although the specific month and year of obtaining this certification is not provided.