As Head of UK Business Development and Senior Client Portfolio Manager, Mark is responsible for building Martin Currie’s UK Intermediary and retail business, across the firm’s equity platform, working in partnership with Franklin Templeton’s UK sales team.
Before Mark joined Martin Currie, he worked for Franklin Templeton, most recently as Head of Strategic Partnerships and prior to this, he held a number of roles at Blackrock including European Strategy and Head of UK Sales during his decade with them. His 35+ years in UK Financial Services also include 5 years with Lazard Asset Management and 12 years with National IFA, Sedgwick Noble Lowndes in various Advisory and Management roles.
Mark holds a BSc in Textile Economics and Management from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology. Mark spends his spare time with his wife and grown-up children and enjoys outdoor life with his dogs and playing golf.