Mark Swales

Mark Swales is an experienced professional with a substantial background in estates and facilities management, currently serving as the Independent Chair of the UUK/GuildHE Governance Board for the Accommodation Code of Practice since June 2022. Swales holds a director position at Kingsway Consulting Limited and has been an associate at Sheffield Mindfulness Life Enhancement Centre since July 2020. Previously, Swales chaired the 6th Innovative Learning Spaces Summit, attracting international delegates, and spent over two decades at Sheffield Hallam University in various senior roles, including Chief Estates and Facilities Officer, where responsibilities encompassed health and safety, sustainability, and facilities management. Swales' early career includes a role at Keele University focusing on hospitality services and strategic direction. Academic credentials include an MSc in Hospitality from Sheffield Hallam University and professional development through the Common Purpose program.