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Mark Nolan, Managing Director

Highly regarded in his sector, Mark has more than 25 years’ experience in the manufacturing and service industry and founded the organisation in 2003.

His industry qualifications in operational management, quality management, auditing, process mapping, environmental management, occupational health & safety and Information Security ensure he is well placed to advise clients. His specialist areas of expertise include water treatment, energy management, chemicals, paper coating, engineering and electrical.

Mark is still active in practicing martial arts (Karate and Jui-Jitsu) and in his spare time runs a successful martial arts school

Paul Nolan, Senior Consultant

Paul has moved into consultancy with Mark1 after a very successful career in the Armed Forces.

Throughout his career Paul has worked in a number of roles and gained various IOSH accreditations. As well as being a proficient project/event manager Paul was also a dedicated Health and Safety Officer. Having progressed to managing his own organization Paul now utilizes his skills as a lead auditor to implement and maintain quality and environmental management systems within the consultancy world.

Ian Bonney, Senior Consultant

Ian is a highly experienced and competent Lead and Internal Auditor in ISO9001, 14001, 27001 and 45001 standards, Ian also has achieved IOSH and NEBOSH certifications in health and safety and is trained in business improvement techniques.

Initially from a manufacturing background, Ian has helped clients to achieve ISO certification in many fields including Oil & Gas, Textiles, Printing, Information Technology, construction, healthcare and wholesale & retail industries.

Soemi Biscardi, Senior Consultant

I have over 10 years of experience in quality, the first 5 years as a Quality Controller and the last 5 years as a Quality Manager in the Fashion Manufacturing Industry based in Italy.

I moved to England with the willingness to grow professionally and look for challenges, especially challenging my English to achieve a perfect mastery of the language.

My last role was as a Quality Inspector for an e-liquid manufacturing company, the role consisted of making sure that the quality and health & safety procedures are undertaken by the employees, and all the processes were followed correctly and if a Near Miss or a Non-Conformance happen I would to investigate and fill out the form requested.

Brandon Nolan, Titan Consultant

Since graduating, Brandon has gained experience within business management after taking on a new role within Mark 1. Having previously working on the Administration side of the business, he has now taken on the role of Consultant of the Titan system. Brandon is now able to showcase his skills of coaching and management, leadership and development to contribute to the Mark 1 team.

Mark Mallen CMIOSH, Senior Consultant

Mark is a successful Health and Safety Practitioner and Senior Management Professional. He is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, and is on the Occupational Safety and Health Consultants Register (OSHCR). Mark has over twenty years of health and safety management experience, across a variety of sectors, from waste management to construction.

He is commercially astute with a proven record of developing and improving the health and safety performance of a business, by implementing high standards in close collaboration with employees at all levels. Mark is a strong team player, and a leader, with excellent communication and presentation skills, combined with the ability to quickly understand situations and apply practical, bespoke, and cost-effective solutions, with particular experience in implementing OHSAS 18001. Mark’s skills, knowledge and experience, ensure that he can advise Mark 1 clients on all aspects of health and safety.

Martin Loynd, Senior Consultant

Martin Loynd has over 30 years’ experience in management and people development roles. Martin’s expertise’s are in mentoring, coaching and leadership & management training.

Martin works on the people development side as a Registered Associate of Investors in People. Martin supports organisations with culture change thus supporting the ISO 9001 process and procedures side to be fully embedded.

Martin is a keen golfer and also coaches on the mind-set of a successful golfer and sport person. He brings these skills and knowledge in to play when helping support the positive growth of organisations.

Steve Burns, Senior Consultant

Steve is a management systems consultant and an expert in ISO implementation, certification and management. He specialises in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 18001 and ISO 27001

With more than 25 years’ experience in quality and environmental management, Steve has a master’s degree in quality systems management. Steve is Six Sigma trained to help identify real process improvements within organisations.

He has helped businesses of all sizes with professional ISO management systems, including implementation, consultancy, auditing, management, improvement and support.