Over the course of his career Mark has gained considerable skills and experience in a number of the primary industry sectors. His key achievements include:

• Foundation CEO of Seafood Innovations - a seafood research consortium
• 23 years at the internationally acclaimed Meat Industry Research Institute of New Zealand (MIRINZ). Roles included GM, BDM, Line Manager, and Researcher
• 19 years in international consultancy
• 19 years as an accredited business mentor with Business Mentors New Zealand.