Mark joined LLDC in January 2012, and led the opening of the North Park and Copper Box Arena in July 2013. He led the design of the South Park and directed the opening, including the London Aquatic Centre, the ArcelorMittal Orbit, and new landscape in April 2014.  

 

More recently he has taken on operational responsibility for LLDC’s wider estate, and other aspects of LLDC’s work, including becoming a Director of London Stadium 185 and a Director of Stratford Waterfront Management Company. He is also a Director of World Urban Parks.

 

Prior to joining LLDC, he was CEO of The Royal Parks for over six years, where he led the parks to achieving Green Flag, and introduced new events like Winter Wonderland.  Before that he was the Director of the Supreme Court Group of England and Wales, including managing the Royal Courts of Justice.