Mark leads the Science & Innovation Network in India and is responsible for strategy and direction of the network, focusing on the government to government aspects of the Indo-UK science relationship. He has had an extensive career in science and technology across a number of UK Government departments, having worked in research, programme management, science policy, and as private secretary to the Defence Chief Scientific Adviser. Prior to arriving in India Mark led the S&I Network in Europe West, based in Paris, and before that the S&I Network in Boston, USA. Mark has degrees in engineering and an MBA.