Mark Wood

Insurance expert and finance speaker, Mark Wood is theformer CEO of both Axa UK and Prudential UK & Europe. He is alsothe Chairman of Paternoster, and one of the most successful financiers in the country. Due to his long standing career at the peak of economic advancements, Mark's speeches provide audiences with a comprehensive understanding of financial systems, making him the ideal industry speaker. Trained as an economist, Mark has extensive experience of insurance, auditing, stocks and pensions.

As a board member for some of the biggest companies in both England and America, includingBarclays, Lloyd’s of London, and the AA, he is greatly respected for his company-defining advice. Mark’s successful turnaround of Prudential helped them to become one of the leading insurers in the British market, and earned him global acclaim for his positive influence. The turnaround was the subject of a case study by the International Institute for Management Development. Mark is considered one of the most well respected business speakers and finance experts in the UK, while his work in the insurance industry haschanged the fortunes of several high profile businesses.

He holds the key to market leadership, an ability that sets Mark apart from other industry speakers. When booked for events, he doesn't just offer financial theories but actionable strategies influenced by his incredibly successful career. Interesting and informative, an expert like Mark can revolutionise his corporate audiences' business processes.