Mark Volanthen ^{Blockchain Investors Representatives}

Mark Volanthen heads Mercia Fund Management’s Electronics, Hardware & Telecoms division, supporting existing portfolio companies in the operation and growth of their businesses, whilst also sourcing new investments within these sectors to build Mercia Fund Management’s growing portfolio of EIS & SEIS investments. Mark has extensive experience in growing and supporting businesses across a wide range of sectors, including: oil & gas, energy, defence, instrumentation and communications. Mark currently holds various positions on several boards, including Chairman of Oxifree Global Ltd, Non-Executive Director of Rawwater Engineering Company Ltd, and Non-Executive Director of Smart Reamer Drilling Systems Ltd. He is also on the Advisory Board for Synaptec Ltd and Spectrum Corporate Finance LLP. Previously, Mark held the position of Managing Director Oil & Gas at Guralp Systems, and has also been Chief Executive Officer for WFS Technologies and Insensys Aerospace & Defence. Mark has an MBA from the University of Edinburgh, a PhD in Optoelectronics from the University of Southampton, and an MA in Engineering from the University of Cambridge. Outside work, Mark enjoys spending time on the water and is a keen windsurfer and kitesurfer. He also regularly takes part in triathlons.