Corporation Members - Mark Froud

He joined Sussex Enterprise in September 1996 as Director of Economic Research and developed the company’s reputation for delivering high quality, action focused research that underpins their operational capability. In 2001 he became Director of Policy responsible for planning, media relations and campaigning activity, management of economic development projects, delivery of business networking opportunities to businesses, and economic and customer research.

Mark is a Director of the British Chambers of Commerce, a Director of the West Sussex Economic Partnership and Brighton and Hove Economic Partnership.

Before joining Sussex Enterprise Mark was commercial projects manager at the Policy Research Institute, based within Leeds Metropolitan University. He managed a team of 14 academics, selling and delivering research and policy development services to the public sector. Clients ranged from the Sri Lankan government to local government. Prior to that he was principal consultant with Enterprise plc and helped establish their consultancy business, developing it to a profitable turnover of over £10million p.a.

Mark is chair of Central Sussex College's Audit Committee and a member of the Governance and Search Committee.

In his spare time he enjoys watching cricket and football (West Ham United) and has eclectic musical tastes.