Mark Steward

Managing Director

About Mark, our Managing Director.

BA (Hons) Social Administration. Diploma in Management Studies (DMS).

Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Managing Director of Max Associates, Mark has over 19 years’ experience of public sector management and service delivery. This includes over 11 years’ consultancy, working for a variety of London, District, Borough and Unitary Authorities.  Mark is at the forefront of investigating and demonstrating the social, economic and community benefits of sport, leisure and cultural provision.

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Mark’s Testimonials

“Following the successful completion of Southampton City Councils’ Sport and Recreation Partnerships Project, I would like to formally offer my sincere thanks to Mark and Lisa. Their support (and at times patience) was excellent and I really have enjoyed working with such a professional organisation. On behalf of Southampton City Council, thank you for al your hard work, expertise and experience you brought to the project.”

Jayne Ludden
Sport and Recreation Manager
Southampton City Council

“With the support, help and advice of Mark Steward, the outcome of the procurement process not only met the objectives but far exceeded them. I cannot over emphasise the difference Mark made to the eventual outcome. Having project managed a number of leisure management projects I have to say this one has been the pinnacle in my 35 year local government career and that is firmly due to Max Associates involvement. Described as a “game changer” for the council by the Financial Director in cabinet, the contract also exceeds the qualitative requirements set out in the specification.”

Martin Holland
West Oxfordshire District Council

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