Mark Stoddart

Mark Stoddart is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in consulting and leadership roles. Currently serving as the Chair of the Board of Trustees for Children North East and Reviving the Heart of the West End Ltd, Mark also operates as a Consulting Director at Finativ and runs a self-employed consultancy, MBS (Northumberland) Ltd. Mark has a notable academic background with a PhD from Northumbria University focusing on the political and social construction of work in North Eastern engineering industries. Previous roles include senior positions at Xerox, where Mark led professional services operations across Europe and managed significant teams to enhance project implementation. Mark holds multiple degrees, including a BA in Politics from Newcastle University and an MBA from The Open University, reflecting a strong foundation in both history and business.