Mark Blacker
About Mark Blacker
Mark Blacker serves as the People Business Partner for T&I Technology and Mobile N&O at Liberty Global, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in account management and business development across various regions and industries, including a significant tenure at Brunel.
Current Role at Liberty Global
Mark Blacker serves as the People Business Partner for T&I Technology and Mobile N&O at Liberty Global. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to the organization for over seven years. His role involves enhancing organizational effectiveness, with a focus on performance, reward systems, talent acquisition, and employee engagement. He operates from the Amsterdam Area, Netherlands, where he collaborates with various stakeholders to drive initiatives that improve team dynamics and personal effectiveness.
Previous Experience at Brunel
Prior to his current role, Mark Blacker accumulated extensive experience at Brunel, where he held multiple positions from 2010 to 2017. His roles included Senior Account Manager for Africa, Account Manager in both Perth and Rotterdam, and Business Development Manager for Europe and Africa. His tenure at Brunel allowed him to develop skills in stakeholder management and relationship building, which are critical for his current responsibilities.
Educational Background
Mark Blacker studied at De Montfort University, where he earned a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business and Finance from 2000 to 2003. His educational foundation has equipped him with essential knowledge and skills applicable to his roles in business management and organizational effectiveness. Additionally, he completed his A Levels and GCSEs at BSN from 1994 to 2000.
Specializations and Skills
Mark Blacker specializes in organizational effectiveness, focusing on key areas such as performance management, reward systems, talent acquisition, and employee engagement. He is accredited as an Insights client practitioner, utilizing psychometric tools to enhance team dynamics and individual performance. His strong emphasis on stakeholder management and relationship building has established him as an influential figure within his organization.
Early Career Experience
Mark Blacker began his career in the early 2000s, working as a Billing Specialist at Avaya and later as an Accounts Payable professional at Shell. He transitioned into recruitment as a Consultant at Blue Lynx Group from 2005 to 2008. This diverse early career experience laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in account management and business development.