Jonathan Gifford Author

Dr Mark Powell is a business writer, consultant and entrepreneur. A business and strategy consultant for over 30 years, Mark also had a successful career as a competitive Latin American dancer, winning over 50 titles including two British and two World Championships. His increasing focus has been on using a deep understanding of the performing arts to solve modern day business challenges. Jonathan Gifford is a business author whose books include 'History Lessons'; 'Blindsided'; '100 Great Leadership Ideas'; and '100 Great Business Leaders'. Jonathan worked as a Fleet Street advertising man before moving into magazine publishing with BBC Magazines. He played saxophone in bands in Canterbury, where he studied philosophy at the University of Kent, and later in London where he continued to play semi-professionally throughout his business career.