About us

Mark Thelwell

Chairman

Mark enjoyed 16 years in Banking and Financial Services companies carrying out roles in Sales & Marketing, then Regulation and IT. He was responsible for creating an end to end paperless e-commerce sales process in 1997 that was built and delivered in less than 90 days. He then went on to manage the direct distribution merger team between AXA and Sun Life, after which he joined Focus in 1998 in order to help raise first stage VC.

He worked as Operations Director, Managing Director and latterly as Chief Operating Officer. During this time Mark helped Focus to raise two rounds of VC funding before floating the Company on the London Stock Exchange with an AIM listing. Focus developed an outstanding client base with most of the top 20 Insurance providers using Focus' patented data capture software and Point of Sale (POS) solutions. He has experience of developing international partnerships along with company acquisitions and divestments.

Mark is a clear incisive thinker who thrives on new challenges and is able to assist strategic Board development as well as understanding how to leverage operational effectiveness. As a Member of the IOD, Mark is committed to professional director development and Board responsibility and is currently studying for the Chartered Directorship.