Mark Wanless

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ABOUT MARK WANLESS

I am a strategic and results driven Operations Leader, with a proven track record of leading transformational changes across public and private sectors, including private equity, local government, retail, leisure, and hospitality. I excel in integrating M&A initiatives, aligning culture and delivering sustained performance. My GC index demonstrates strong Strategist and Game Changer traits. My Kolbe strengths are innovation and clarity (6-4-8-3), I thrive in ambiguity, driving change, simplifying complexity and executing with commercial focus. I excel in evolving environments, and I align cross functional teams by fostering collaboration. Employers know me for enhancing service delivery and shaping future ready operating models. My teams know me for bringing energy, leading with purpose, giving clarity to the way forward and imbedding a customer first mindset. I am also recognized for mentoring and coaching future leaders, building high performance teams and creating pathways for internal progression and promotion. Notable strengths: • Multi-site operations Leadership with national scope. • Strategic planning and business transformation. • Customer experience design and service culture. • People development and performance management. • Commercial strategy, budgeting, and investment planning. • Stakeholder engagement across public and private sectors.