Mark Thornton

Mark Thornton is a seasoned professional with 33 years of diverse investment and corporate finance experience across various sectors and regions.

His expertise includes making over 30 investments in private equity, actively managing investment portfolios, and leading exit strategies.

During his career, Mark has gained valuable geographic experience in the UK, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, providing him with a global perspective on finance and investment.

He has a proven track record of supporting family businesses in making strategic acquisitions to diversify their portfolios and create impactful venture capital platforms for future generations.

Currently, Mark serves as the M&A Director at GlobalData Plc, a prominent company specializing in data analytics and business intelligence.

At GlobalData, he leads the M&A team, focusing on growth through strategic acquisitions in the business intelligence and B2B media sectors.

Mark Thornton pursued his education at Fulneck School for Boys and earned a BSc (Hons) in Finance & Accounting from The University of Salford.

Throughout his career, he has held key positions such as Chief Investment Officer at Metdist Ltd, Founder of PT. Indonesia Private Equity Consultants, Partner at 3i Group plc, Corporate Finance Manager at Yorkshire Building Society, and Manager at Arthur Andersen.