Marcus joined the RSA in 2025 as the Head of Partnerships and Engagement. Marcus brings extensive experience having worked across higher education, marketing, and international collaboration. His professional focus has been on facilitating meaningful, two-way interaction between academia and external organisations—supporting the societal and commercial impact of research through partnerships, collaborative projects, and tailored programmes.
Before joining the RSA, Marcus held a management role in external engagement and knowledge exchange (KE) at the University of Sussex Business School. There, he supported academics in developing and delivering short courses, CPD, professional training, workshops, and knowledge exchange initiatives across a wide range of disciplines. His work connected university research and teaching with policy, industry, and community priorities, contributing to impactful, practitioner-oriented learning experiences.
Marcus’s career has spanned the creative industries, international education, and global marketing. He has worked in Taiwan, headed an international office in UK higher education, and held senior marketing roles with a focus on international development and strategy. He holds a BA in Chinese and management, a postgraduate diploma from the Chartered Institute of Marketing and is currently completing a MSc in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.