Business Operations & Procurement Value. Fast
Build
I build high-performing procurement and operational foundations that are fit for scale, scrutiny, and growth. From designing operating models and governance frameworks to embedding commercial discipline, controls, and capability, I help organisations put the right structures in place from day one. I focus on clarity, accountability, and practical execution , not theory.
The Story of Six Prime
Isn't it time for your business to reach its Prime? Your greatest success is just around the corner.
Six Prime is the result of a career spent building, fixing and leading organisations through change.
It reflects a simple belief: real value is created when strategy, operations and people are aligned .
Born from senior leadership roles across complex, regulated and fast-moving environments, Six Prime brings practical experience, commercial judgement and delivery focus to organisations at critical moments in their journey. Whether building capability, stabilising performance or driving transformation, the emphasis is always on clarity, pace and sustainable results.
Industries
Energy Transition
Hands-on leadership within renewable energy and infrastructure organisations, supporting growth, maturity and transition. This includes building scalable operating models, supporting supply chain strategy, and navigating the commercial and delivery challenges that come with fast-moving, capital-intensive projects in emerging energy markets.
Banking & FS
Deep experience operating within highly regulated financial environments, supporting large-scale transformation, cost optimisation, third-party risk management and operational resilience. We understand the realities of working within FCA, PRA and audit-led environments — and how to deliver change while maintaining control, assurance and stakeholder confidence.
Utilities
Extensive experience supporting regulated utilities across energy, water and infrastructure — navigating complex governance, regulatory scrutiny and long-term asset investment cycles. From procurement transformation and operating model design to cost optimisation and supplier performance, we bring a pragmatic approach that balances commercial outcomes with compliance, resilience and customer impact
Government
Strong understanding of public sector governance, procurement regulation and value-for-money delivery. Experience working with government bodies and regulated entities to improve commercial capability, strengthen controls, and deliver transformation while operating within tight compliance, transparency and assurance frameworks
Payments & Fintech
Experience across payments, fintech and high-growth financial services environments, where speed, security and scalability are critical. We help organisations balance innovation with control — supporting vendor strategy, operational build-out, governance design and transformation delivery in complex, technology-led ecosystems.
Solutions
Strategy
Strategy is about clarity, direction and choice. I work with leadership teams to define what success looks like, where to focus, and how to allocate effort and investment for maximum impact. I help shape commercial, operational and procurement strategies that are grounded in reality - informed by data, aligned to organisational goals, and designed to be deliverable, not aspirational.
My approach combines analytical rigour with practical insight, ensuring strategy is not just documented, but understood, owned and ready to be executed.
Execution
Execution is where most strategies succeed or fail. Six Prime specialises in turning plans into action — mobilising programmes, embedding governance, and driving delivery through clear accountability and momentum. I work alongside leadership teams to remove blockers, align stakeholders and ensure progress is visible, measurable and sustained.
Whether leading delivery directly or supporting internal teams, my focus is always on outcomes: improved performance, stronger controls and lasting change.
Advisory
My advisory support provides experienced, independent insight at critical moments. Acting as a trusted partner to executives and boards, I offer clarity, challenge and perspective across strategy, operations, risk and transformation.
This is not traditional consultancy. It is practical, experience-led advice grounded in having been there before — helping leaders make confident decisions, manage complexity and move forward with certainty.
It’s all about creating professional chemistry
A few words from people who have worked with Mark.
I worked closely with Mark as we built out Corio’s global procurement and supply chain capability. He brought clarity, structure and pace to what was a complex and fast-moving environment. A trusted partner , someone I would have no hesitation to bring onboard for any company looking to scale up or transform
Benoit Lavinal, COO & Board Executive
Energy & Infrastructure
Mark is a true sourcing professional, with excellent communications and presentations skills, adept at leading and coaching teams. With Mark 'how he achieves' success is as important as 'what he achieves',
Philip Thomas, CPO
Banking
Mark is an outstanding thought leader, who combines a strategic mindset, with a "can do" attitude. He has the ability to manage from the shop floor to the "C-suite".
David Harrison, CPO / COO
Technology
It's rare that you come across an outstanding professional like Mark. I had the pleasure of working with Mark at Westpac Bank were he spearheaded significant 'industry leading' supply chain projects. I was always impressed with Mark’s ability to command a room and get people on board with his ideas.
Darren Whalen, CPO
Banking
Mark is a very personable and competent professional who is able to work individually or as part of a team to deliver complex projects. He quickly gains the respect of those that work with him and he has an unquestionable work ethic
John Ivil, General Manager
National Government
Mark helped me unlock my creative thinking, providing me with the tools to see beyond the obvious answer in order to create and then sell innovative commercial sourcing strategies. Mark is a dynamic, focused and innovative procurement professional
Alex Patterson, Supply Chain Head
Government