Based in Paris, Mark is general manager of QuickPlay Media in Europe with responsibility for increasing QuickPlay Media’s presence in Europe and overseeing European business strategy.
As a successful entrepreneur with expertise in the media industry, he combines his keen interest in emerging technologies with his formal background in journalism - he previously co-founded Shift Magazine which quickly became a popular media and entertainment industry resource. Later, as director of business development and new media at CBC, Mark initiated the company’s online media extension which culminated in CBC.ca becoming the top news site in Canada. Transitioning to the role of director of broadband and digital services at CBC, Mark understands the emerging technologies of high-definition television and video-on-demand. He has frequently spoken at influential mobile entertainment industry events, including CTIA Wireless & Entertainment and Mobile Content Strategies.