Mark Avery

As CEO of the Big Blue Ocean Group, Mark oversees day-to-day operations and works to define, implement and refine strategy in an ever-changing business landscape.

Mark has an extensive background in investment and finance across private and public businesses. An experienced CEO, Mark is adept at governance and risk management, having previously been CEO/Managing Director of multiple ASX-listed businesses.

People-oriented and relationship-focused, a key characteristic of Mark’s leadership is to make complex issues more understandable and manageable. He has a deep appreciation of what contributes to organisational success. Mark has significant experience in property development and investment, having overseen complex large-scale projects across Australia. His previous roles have also provided considerable exposure to early-stage ventures and ASX-listed and unlisted equity.

Mark holds both a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Planning and Design from The University of Melbourne. He also has an MBA from AGSM at UNSW Sydney.

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