In October 2016, after more than a decade of successful achievements as board level CFO in the leisure industry, Mark decided to build on his experience and offer specialist financial advice in this exciting niche market through his own company, MEREA. Mark's credentials are solid, from overseeing acquisitions & disposals, liaising with financial institutions, tax, legal / statutory compliance, company secretarial, insurance, financial reporting and leadership of finance and IT teams, his achievements include completion of multi-million pound acquisitions and divestments - achieving values some 25% higher than similar market transactions - and multiple, innovative major financial restructures. Guiding clients through tough decisions to ensure business continuance, he finds it tremendously fulfilling to help them find the right choices for their goals and circumstances. Mark will tell you that he simply enjoys what he does! He has met people from a wide variety of backgrounds and has built a good core of like minded contacts, which makes him confident that the industry has real potential to grow. Uniquely positioned to evaluate opportunities and challenges in this industry, Mark and his team will give advice that will move your business ahead of the curve.