Mark has extensive leadership and sales management experience, having successfully led one of New Zealand’s leading rural sales teams at Bayleys for the past 21 years, alongside his role as General Manager. His industry experience is supported by a Master of Forestry Science and Bachelor of Management Studies in Finance and Marketing, as well as having served as a member of the Rural Advisory team to the REAA.

Mark is passionate about developing and supporting the people within his teams. Under his leadership, the office has built an impressive record of success, consistently achieving recognition at both Bayleys and industry level. He is proud to have played a key role in leading and supporting the teams behind these results.

For Mark, the success of the individuals within his team is equally important. Over the years, he has been proud to see team members achieve outstanding results and receive some of Bayleys’ and the industry’s highest individual honours.

With a strong record of client negotiation and working with sales teams, Mark has established a well-earned reputation for focusing on achieving maximum value for every property sale. He works closely with professional organisations including major lending institutions, valuers, lawyers, accountants, and rural farm advisors, adding another dimension to Bayleys’ marketing and client service offering.

Mark remains actively involved with the Bayleys Waikato rural team, which consistently sells around $400 million worth of rural property across the region annually. The wider national rural team has a market share of more than 40 percent across New Zealand.

Mark and his colleagues also maintain strong connections within their local communities, supporting a range of cultural events, sports teams, and community initiatives. Mark lives on a rural property near Cambridge with his wife Emily, and they have three sons, Lachy, Murdoch and Hunter.