About
For over 40 years I have had a successful global career as an Risk & Audit Committee Member and Chair, Non-Executive Director and Chief Risk Officer in complex insurance, banking, investment management, actuarial consulting and wealth management organisations in Sydney, Hong Kong, London, Cape Town and across Europe. I approach all opportunities and issues with a pragmatic and ethical framework.
As a Director and C-suite executive, I have helped guide organisations through periods of transformation, automation, significant projects and at times existential business stresses. A natural collaborator I mentor, guide and assist executives and colleagues.
As the inaugural, independent Chair of NSW Labor’s Audit & Risk Committee, I have guided the party in its risk management journey after significant risk management breaches (that resulted in ICAC investigations) prior to my tenure. I also provide pragmatic risk and compliance advice to organsitions and companies with the objective of making risk an enabler for businesses.
Originally trained as an actuary, I rapidly moved onto broader risk management and compliance and then ultimately broad strategic and leadership roles. At the age of 29 I was Mercer’s youngest Managing Director when I was appointed to lead the then troubled Hong Kong operations which ended up growing significantly during my 6 year engagement. My extensive experience on boards and risk committees in Australia, South Africa, Europe and the United Kingdom means that I bring experience in different board room dynamics and cultures and can bring this global and cultural experience to the fore.
In addition to my extensive corporate experience, I have been heavily involved in not-for-profit boards and charities and in 2018 was recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 LGBTQIA Executive Role Models by Deloitte and Google. I am a leading advocate for diversity in all its forms and I often speak and coach on diversity matters for senior leaders. A group of like minded people and I have recently established the Australian LGBTQ Board and Executive Inclusion Forum (ALBEI) which aims to promote diversity in all its forms in the boardrooms and C-suites of Australia.
In my spare time I volunteer for a number of organisations and I have completed the Certificate IV in Fitness which means I am now also a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor. Cycling and hiking are my passions.
Articles by Mark
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I'm tired of watching my life being debated
I'm tired of watching my life being debated
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Where's a skilled person when you need one?
Where's a skilled person when you need one?
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Sunday vibes .... just taking time out to chill ... make the most of the weekend .... follow the vibes on Insta ... https://lnkd.in/gNc5fnBy
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Experience
Education
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Awarded the CERA by the Institute of Actuaries of Australia based on my in depth and pioneering experience in risk management in Australia.
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Bachelor of Economics majoring in Actuarial Studies. During my time at University I was awarded the First Year Accounting Prize and during my third year I was awarded the Hubert Vaughan Graduation Prize.
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Volunteer Experience
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Director & Treasurer
National Association for the Visual Arts
- 2 years
Arts and Culture
Director & Treasurer for the National Association for Visual Arts an artist support and advocacy organisation for visual artists.
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Chair CRO Group & Member ERM Board
Institute and Faculty of Actuaries
- 1 year
Education
Re-established and chaired the risk management group for the Institute & Faculty of Actuaries in the UK
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Council Member (Director) & Vice-President
Actuaries Institute Australia
- 1 year 10 months
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Mentor
The Pinnacle Foundation
- 1 year
Education
Volunteer mentor and coach for one of the Foundation's early scholarship holders.
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Director
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Business Association (SGLBA)
- 2 years
Civil Rights and Social Action
Successfully transferred the flagship networking event "Fruits in Suits" from Oxford Street to the W Hotel in April 2001
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Director
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
- 1 year
Civil Rights and Social Action
Board member during a particularly difficult time due to the fall in revenues from the impact of 9/11.
More activity by Mark
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We deserve better when it comes to our corporate regulators and our market provider. Where is the appetite for change? ASIC takes aim at ASX for…
We deserve better when it comes to our corporate regulators and our market provider. Where is the appetite for change? ASIC takes aim at ASX for…
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"The objects had been moved with the greatest of care, using a matrix system of risk based on age, condition and environmental setting" - what tosh…
"The objects had been moved with the greatest of care, using a matrix system of risk based on age, condition and environmental setting" - what tosh…
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