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Mark likes to create new markets and revenue opportunities; his 'cross over' role in Group Strategy - developing strategic options and down-streaming to customers - is his ideal role. Mark currently works in BT Group Strategy as part of the mobility practice. Current responsibilities include Internet of Things (IOT) strategy and specifically down-streaming smart city thinking as well as the cross-Group small cell strategy and rural coverage initiatives. Mark's interest in IOT and smart cities began when he led BTs response to the Governments' Super Connected Cities programme, securing concession contracts and delivering free outdoor WiFi network builds in nine UK cities and beginning a deep interest in the role that technology can play in addressing the social and economic challenges faced by the UK's public sector. Mark has recently lead BT's collaboration with the Digital Catapult to build a London-wide free to use IOT innovation network and BTs involvement with the LoRa Alliance.Mark is a seasoned telecoms executive and has held senior level product, marketing and strategy roles for a number of telco’s of all shapes and sizes. In his time he has done everything from running the P&L for multi-billion Pound calls and lines portfolio to restoring failing high impact programmes for major corporate clients.

Listed skills include Strategic Partnerships, Broadband, Voip, Telecommunications, and 15 others.