Mark Macaskill
About Mark Macaskill
Mark Macaskill is a Divisional Director at Linnk Group, overseeing Engineering services in the UK and Europe. With over 24 years of experience in the tech and engineering sectors, he has held various leadership roles and worked with major clients such as Nokia and Amazon.
Current Role at Linnk Group
Mark Macaskill serves as the Divisional Director for Engineering UK/EUR at Linnk Group, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on expanding the Engineering Practice, addressing skill and know-how shortages across 150 countries. His responsibilities include overseeing engineering services in Europe, with a particular emphasis on sectors such as robotics, automation, and renewable energy.
Previous Experience in Engineering and Technology
Prior to his current role, Mark Macaskill held several key positions in the engineering and technology sectors. He worked as the Associate Director for Technology/Telco - EMEA at Salt from 2021 to 2022. Before that, he was the Head of ITHR MEA at ITHR Group plc from 2019 to 2021. His earlier experience includes working as a UK/MEA Sales Manager at Connect44 from 2011 to 2013 and as a Delivery Manager at Penta Consulting from 2003 to 2005.
Career Development at Penta Consulting
Mark Macaskill's career at Penta Consulting spanned multiple roles over a decade. He began as a Delivery Manager from 2003 to 2005, then advanced to Senior Account Manager from 2005 to 2010. He later served as Operations Manager/Sales Director from 2013 to 2018. His tenure at Penta Consulting contributed to his extensive experience in managing client relationships and operational leadership.
Educational Background
Mark Macaskill studied at Middlesex University, where he earned a Certificate of Higher Education in American Studies & Criminology from 1997 to 1998. He also attended Trinity School in Croydon, where he completed A Levels in Maths, English Literature, and French from 1990 to 1997. His foundational education began at Cumnor House School, where he completed Middle School from 1987 to 1990.
Industry Experience and Client Engagement
With over 24 years of industry experience, Mark Macaskill has developed expertise across various geographical regions and sectors. He has worked with major technology and engineering clients, including Nokia, IBM, Cisco, Amazon, HPE, and Ericsson. His experience includes scaling and building teams to adapt to changing market conditions, which has been instrumental in his roles throughout his career.