Former head of marketing on management board of Jordan Grand Prix, author, speaker and F1 commentator, Mark Gallagher is the Managing Director of Performance Insights Limited. With over three decades of experience in the Formula One industry, Mark Gallagher is one of the most accomplished individuals in motorsport, and now a leading keynote speaker with the ability to engage audiences of all types discussing topics such as Teamwork, Risk Management, Big Data and Innovation.
Initially starting his career in Formula One in 1983, Mark spent seven years working in the media and as a consultant to Philip Morris International. Mark managerial career started after he was asked to run the Jordan Grand Prix’s marketing for over nine years, as well as forming part of the management team for Jenson Button. After this, he went on to run both the sponsorship and commercial negotiations for the Jaguar Formula One team before its transformation into Red Bull Racing.
Furthermore, Gallagher played a significant role in securing Cosworth as a key player in the sport, as well as rejuvenating a legendary motorsport brand as a result of supplying power units to Lotus, Marussia and Williams.
For over 20 years, Mark has provided highly insightful and in-depth talks on how to improve and develop a perfect formula for business to achieve success by relating to the experiences that he gained whilst working in senior leadership roles within Formula One motor racing. He also shares his expert knowledge in the media and as a consultant for a range of companies.
Having spoken at hundreds of organisations, global events and corporations, Mark is incredibly familiar with a range of event types with the ability to adapt his content to fit the audience, event and the client's message. Mark is a man of his sport, yet his lessons can be learnt by the corporate world equally as well, ensuring Mark is one of the most popular motorsport speakers on the after-dinner speaker circuit.
