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Marc is currently the Senior Policy Advisor for Devolved Nations at the Institute of Directors. The Institute of Directors (IoD) is a British professional organisation for company directors, senior business leaders and entrepreneurs. It is the UK’s longest running organisation for professional leaders, having been founded in 1903 and incorporated by royal charter in 1906. The charter charged the IoD with promoting free enterprise, lobbying government and setting standards for corporate governance. Marc’s role is to develop expertise and policy insights aimed at creating a positive environment for boards/directors, IoD members and the wider business community in the Devolved Nations across the UK.

Prior to the IoD, Marc was the Stakeholder Relationship Lead for Innovate UK. Innovate UK exists to connect innovators with new partners and new opportunities beyond their existing thinking – accelerating ambitious ideas into real-world solutions. In his time at Innovate UK, Marc led the external engagement for the No Limits campaign aimed at harnessing a more diverse and inclusive innovation ecosystem across the UK.

Marc was also the Head of Research and Policy for ScotlandIS. ScotlandIS builds, supports, and enables the digital technology ecosystem in Scotland. They are at the heart of Scotland’s digital economy, shaping, changing and driving it forward. They work with members and partners to support the wider digital transformation of business and society. Marc spearheaded all Research, Policy and Public Affairs activity for ScotlandIS to Ministers, senior Civil Servants, Academics and private sector leaders.

Marc’s expertise is in Policy and Public Affairs with experience in the public and non-governmental sectors. He is skilled in Research, Political Analysis, Stakeholder Management and managing SPSS data.

An energetic and dynamic individual, Marc has a strong track record of delivering on policy reports ranging from aviation, clean growth, productivity challenges and digital. Marc also leads by example within a team and is a strong advocate for team-working and collaboration.

Marc holds a Master’s with Merit Postgraduate degree from the University of Edinburgh in US Foreign Policy.

Outside of work, Marc enjoys football, traveling and cooking.