Mark is a senior business development, communication and, strategy leader with a unique breadth of global, cross-cultural experience. His career spans life sciences, healthcare and, consumer goods, in leading organizations, including Novartis, Procter & Gamble and the NHS. A truly global executive with 20+ years’ international experience covering corporate and product communications, digital communications, advocacy, public affairs, crisis management, brand strategy, and marketing. Mark was previously a member of Novartis’ global Pharma Executive Committee, leading the Global Pharma Communications and Advocacy function, and is in his second term on the UK National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence’s appeal panel. Mark holds degrees in Medicine and Pharmacology from the University of Manchester and studied business at Manchester Business School.