With the RAN Mark discovered a passion for naval combat management systems, hence the transition from buyer to seller of the company's system was of genuine conviction.

After two years of offering his expertise in combat management systems development, Mark moved into his current Business Development Manager role.

He is also instrumental in the company's strategic planning and runs Saab's international marketing operations in Australia and New Zealand.

In trading a life at sea to land, Mark now prefers bushwalking to ocean yacht racing, looking for remote, long-distance adventures.