Mark Ealing
About Mark Ealing
Mark Ealing serves as the Global VP of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility at Ultra Electronics Group, where he has implemented various initiatives to promote DEIA within the organization. He has a background in engineering and extensive experience in leadership roles across multiple divisions of the company.
Current Role at Ultra Electronics Group
Mark Ealing serves as the Global VP of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) at Ultra Electronics Group. He has held this position since 2020 and is based in London, England. In this role, he focuses on implementing DEIA initiatives across the organization, including the development of a Group DEIA strategic plan in collaboration with 100 Uniquely Ultra volunteers. Ealing emphasizes the importance of internal actions to foster trust and integrity within the company.
Previous Positions at Ultra Electronics Group
Ealing has held multiple roles at Ultra Electronics Group prior to his current position. He served as VP of Change Management and Market Intelligence from 2019 to 2020 in London. Additionally, he worked as Head of Engineering and Head of Operations for Airport Systems from 1998 to 2005 in Manchester. Furthermore, he was involved in various roles within the Energy Division from 2005 to 2019, including Strategy, Marketing, and Sales, as well as serving as a Senior Advisor to the President.
Education and Expertise
Mark Ealing studied at the University of Bradford, where he earned a 2:1 Honours Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from 1985 to 1988. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in engineering and management. Ealing's professional focus has shifted towards diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, where he has developed significant initiatives to support these areas within Ultra Electronics Group.
DEIA Initiatives and Contributions
Ealing has introduced various initiatives to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within Ultra Electronics Group. He facilitated the creation of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to enhance awareness and confidence in DEIA. He also implemented workshops on unconscious bias, cognitive diversity, and neurodiversity to support colleagues. Additionally, he developed a new 360-degree feedback process aimed at enhancing leadership accountability regarding DEIA behaviors.
Professional Background at GEC ALSTHOM
Before joining Ultra Electronics Group, Mark Ealing worked at GEC ALSTHOM as Control System Lead and Programme Manager from 1988 to 1998 in Whetstone, England. His decade-long experience in this role contributed to his expertise in engineering and project management, which he later applied to his various roles at Ultra Electronics Group.