Mark Cox
About Mark Cox
Mark Cox is a Director of M&A and Corporate Development at Node4 Ltd, with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate development, and investment banking. He has held senior roles at notable companies such as WPP, Miroma SET, and Cognizant, and has a strong academic background in Environmental Economics.
Current Role at Node4
Mark Cox serves as the Director of M&A and Corporate Development at Node4 Ltd since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing mergers and acquisitions, along with corporate development initiatives. His expertise in business strategy and development supports Node4's growth objectives in the competitive technology sector.
Previous Experience in M&A and Corporate Development
Mark Cox has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, having worked in various senior roles. He was a Senior Manager in the WPP M&A/Transaction Services Group from 2010 to 2014 and later served as Associate Director at WPP Europe from 2014 to 2015. He also held the position of Head of Corporate Development at Miroma SET from 2018 to 2020 and was a Director at Cognizant from 2020 to 2021. His career includes significant contributions to over 100 M&A deals, ranging from small transactions to those exceeding £1 billion.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Mark Cox holds a PhD in Environmental and Resource Economics from the University of York, where he studied from 1996 to 1999. He also earned an MSc in Environmental Economics from UCL in 1996 and a BSc in Environmental Economics from the University of York from 1992 to 1995. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his analytical and strategic capabilities in corporate development.
Professional Skills and Expertise
Mark Cox possesses a diverse skill set in financial reporting, control, forecasting, and modeling. He is experienced in buy-side activities for private equity and large publicly listed corporations. His expertise extends to financial, technology, and commercial due diligence, as well as sell-side advisory for startups and mid-market businesses. Additionally, he is skilled in post-deal integration planning and monitoring.
Career Foundation and Early Roles
Mark Cox began his career as a chartered accountant with PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he worked for nine years from 2001 to 2010. He also served as a Research Fellow at the University of York from 1999 to 2001. His early experiences laid the groundwork for his later roles in investment banking advisory and corporate development.