His entire career has been spent in the boarding school environment leading to his appointment as Headmaster of Cheam School. Since his retirement, he has launched two companies, MJA & KJA, which offer consultancy services to the education sector in the UK and Asia. Mark’s love of classical music was nurtured by his father. Mark’s mother was a pianist but sadly those genes failed to permeate through to him! Mark is passionate about giving access to classical music, and the arts in general; as Chairman, his vision is that the IFMA provides a platform for the North London community. He is delighted that KJA is a regular sponsor for the opening concert of the Festival.