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A leader in subjects such as teamwork, leadership, and safety culture. Speaker Mark Gallagher frequently appears in the media and serves as a consultant for several companies directly involved in Formula One. Organizations book Mark Gallagher to learn about leadership, high-performance teamwork, safety & risk management, change management, and continuous improvement.
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Business speaker Mark Gallagher spent years working in Formula One. His extensive career includes managing the Jordan Grand Prix team and leading the internationally popular Cosworth engine business. Furthermore, he was responsible for the emergence of Red Bull Racing’s commercial arm, which ended up being four-time World Champions.
Many of Formula One’s top drivers, such as Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher, have worked with him throughout his career. Jenson Button is also among those who have worked with Mark. David Coulthard, Mika Hakkinen, and Jacques Villeneuve are a few of the major names he regularly collaborates with these days.
The start of Mark’s Formula One career was in 1983, where he spent seven years in the media and as a Philip Morris International consultant. Later in 1990, he joined Eddie Jordan’s Grand Prix team. During his time on the team’s management board, he was in charge of all marketing and commercial activities that took place on a daily basis. In 2004, speaker Mark Gallagher joined the Red Bull Racing management team. In 2010, he was asked to oversee Cosworth’s return to Formula One as an engine and technology supplier. During that time, he would manage the company supplying one-third of the teams on the grid.
The company Mark currently manages, Performance Insights, specializes in providing in-depth insights into Formula One while also working with some of the sport’s most famous names and personalities. He frequently appears in the media, collaborating with the likes of the BBC, Sky Sports, and ESPN. In addition, he serves as a consultant for several companies directly involved in Formula One today.
As a speaker, he talks to multi-national companies about subjects such as teamwork, leadership, and safety culture. Furthermore, he talks about risk management, data analytics, big data, innovation, and much more.
Mark boasts an exceptional track record as a motorsports program manager. He has two decades of experience in senior positions within Formula One. His ability to deliver results in the face of demanding commercial and operational needs has helped Mark gain a stellar reputation.
Join Mark Gallagher, a respected figure in the world of Formula One, as he delves into the complexities of leadership. Drawing from his extensive experience, Gallagher will share invaluable insights into decision-making, risk management, and strategic planning, all crucial elements of leadership both on the race track and in the corporate world.
In this engaging keynote, Mark Gallagher will explore the key components of creating and managing high-performance teams. He'll share behind-the-scenes stories from the world of Formula One, showcasing how teamwork, communication, and a shared vision can drive a team to peak performance even in the face of intense pressure and competition.
How can data revolutionize an organization's pursuit of excellence? Mark Gallagher will answer this question by taking attendees on a journey through the data-driven world of Formula One. He'll delve into how the sport harnesses data for continuous improvement, fostering a culture of innovation and precision, and how these lessons can be applied across industries for enhanced performance and efficiency.