Mark Pakula

Women's Player Recruitment Lead - England

Mark Pakula serves as the Women's Player Recruitment Lead for the Football Association since July 2012, where responsibilities include leading the Talent ID strategy for the England Women’s Programme and Team GB for the Tokyo Olympics. Mark has played multiple roles, including Player Insights Lead and Performance Psychology Projects Lead, focusing on psychometric profiling and high-performance culture within England teams. Prior to this, Mark has experience as a Football Scout and Academy Coach at Nottingham Forest FC. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Psychology and several leadership and management certifications from Coventry University, alongside a degree in Business & Politics obtained at Keele University. Mark's comprehensive background in player development, talent identification, and performance psychology positions him as a key contributor in enhancing England's football programs.

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