Mark Higgins
About Mark Higgins
Mark Higgins is the EMEA Lead for Business Development at Symphony, with extensive experience in the technology and financial sectors.
Current Title and Company
Mark Higgins is currently working as the EMEA Lead for Business Development at Symphony. In his role, he focuses on expanding the company's market presence across the EMEA region. Mark leverages his extensive industry experience to drive growth and development for Symphony.
Professional Background
Mark Higgins has a rich professional background with diverse roles in both the financial and technology sectors. He previously worked at Intercontinental Exchange as a Manager for five years, from 2015 to 2020. Prior to that, he was the SVP at ADSS in their London/NY offices from 2013 to 2015. His experience also includes a role as Senior Sales Director at Bloomberg, where he worked from 2008 to 2013 in Johannesburg, Cape Town, London, and Zurich. He started his tenure at Bloomberg as Sales to South Africa from 2006 to 2008. Earlier in his career, Mark was a Trade Support Analyst at UBS Investment Bank in New York and served as Office Manager for the Sydney Branch of Mauve Corporate Systems.
Educational Background
Mark Higgins has pursued a robust educational journey. He studied at the University of Bristol, where he achieved an MSc in Leadership, Strategy, and Change between 2017 to 2022. He also studied Marketing/Managing Information at the University of Cambridge from 2005 to 2006. Additionally, he attained a 2:1 in Economics from the University of Exeter, completing his studies from 2002 to 2005. Mark also studied at Monmouth School and Ysgol Gyfun Gwyr.
Global Business Experience
Mark Higgins has extensive global business experience, having worked across various regions including Scandinavia, New York, Johannesburg, Switzerland, London, Eastern Europe, and Sydney. His broad geographic exposure has helped him build a large network and gain a deep understanding of multiple markets. This extensive experience aids him in his current role at Symphony, where he is responsible for business development across the EMEA region.
Leadership Initiatives
Mark Higgins has demonstrated his leadership abilities through various initiatives. He launched Symphony in Dubai as part of the firm-wide leadership team. Moreover, he founded the Chris Makhalemele Fund to support the education of his late friend's children in Johannesburg. These initiatives highlight his commitment to leadership and corporate social responsibility. He is also currently engaged in studying part-time for an MSc at Bristol University, focusing his dissertation on Emotional Intelligence in Sales Leadership.