Mark Essex

Mark Essex is a professional with a strong background in strategy and policy, specializing in analyzing domestic policies and global megatrends for the past four years.

Currently serving as the Director of Skills, Mark focuses on evaluating the medium-term effects of Covid19 on various aspects like consumer behavior, workplace dynamics, supply chains, infrastructure, and public policy. He then translates these insights into strategic business model changes and assesses the resulting impact on an organization's skill requirements.

Known for his disruptive thinking, Mark played a key role in editing KPMG's "Reimagine Public Policy" program, where he proposed innovative solutions for societal issues such as housing shortages, enhancing social care, reducing the reliance on food banks, and promoting lifelong learning.

Mark's involvement in the "Reimagine digital society" initiative involved creating a thought-provoking film envisioning a future where AI influences consumer purchasing decisions, and he explored the associated implications for consumer-centric businesses, emphasizing the essential 'human' skills necessary to train AI effectively.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Mark is an avid sailor who enjoys embarking on sailing adventures and honing a diverse set of skills while maintaining his 30-year-old sailing vessel.

Mark's educational background includes a Master of Science (MS) in Integrated Management Systems and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mathematics, both obtained from the University of Birmingham.

Throughout his career, Mark held various roles at KPMG UK, including Course Director for the Family Business Leadership Academy, Director of Skills, Director of Public Policy, Associate Director in the Business Modelling Group, and Business Development Manager. He also served as the Chair at Bounceback for the Bounce Back Project.