Mark holds a First Class Honours Masters degree in Economics from Cambridge University where he was awarded the Adam Smith award for best overall performance in Economics. After graduating he worked teaching Mathematics and coaching sport at various schools for 13 years.
Mark founded MPS Data Ltd (rebranding as Taka) in 2019. Taka has invested significantly in its technology to provide software and consulting solutions to sports teams and communities across the professional, amateur and fan spaces working with clients in the Premier League, Major League Soccer and beyond.