Mark Gallaher
About Mark Gallaher
Mark Gallaher is an International Business Development Manager at PrimaryBid, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in business analysis and development across various financial institutions, including Lloyds Banking Group, Credit Suisse, and Bank of America.
Work at PrimaryBid
Mark Gallaher currently serves as the International Business Development Manager at PrimaryBid, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing international business strategies and expansion efforts. He previously worked at PrimaryBid as a Business Architect and Group Product Manager from 2020 to 2021. His responsibilities include engaging with external counterparties, such as consultants, lawyers, exchanges, and financial institutions, to facilitate business development. He reports directly to a C-suite member and founder, indicating a significant level of responsibility within the organization.
Previous Experience in Banking and Finance
Mark Gallaher has extensive experience in the banking and finance sector. He worked at Lloyds Banking Group as a Business Analyst for one year from 2009 to 2010. He then joined the Royal Bank of Scotland, where he served as a Senior Business Analyst focused on Market Risk Change from 2011 to 2012, and again from 2012 to 2013 for a total of 8 months. His tenure at Credit Suisse as a Senior Business Analyst in Prime Finance Technology lasted from 2013 to 2015. He also held positions at Bank of America from 2016 to 2020 and Deutsche Bank as Vice President in Derivatives Technology from 1997 to 2004.
Education and Expertise
Mark Gallaher holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Queen Mary University of London, which he completed from 1988 to 1991. He furthered his education with a Master's Degree in Economics from the University of Southampton, achieved from 1991 to 1992. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his roles in business analysis and international business development within the financial sector.
International Business Development Initiatives
In his current role at PrimaryBid, Mark Gallaher is involved in various international business development initiatives. He leads workshops aimed at driving strategic decisions regarding market expansion. He has participated in discovery phase activities for potential market entry into countries such as France, the United States, the Netherlands, and Australia. His work includes conducting research into regulatory requirements and legal restrictions that may impact international market entry.