About Dr Mark Parkinson


I am a Chartered Psychologist and founder member of the Association of Business Psychologists. Amongst other things I am an authority on the psychology of entrepreneurs and 'high stakes' selection situations. Especially recruitment to critical executive and management positions, and assessment prior to extensive and expensive training, such as in medicine or aviation.

I have an active interest in consumer psychology and have contributed to a number of high profile PR and advertising campaigns.

I consult on an individual basis to all types of organisations. I am currently (2010) working with Amnesty International, BTL, Exeter University and the United Nations. I also work with Team Focus and act on their behalf with customers like Bayer, General Dynamics, Marks & Spencer, Pearson and Waitrose. Previously I was a Director of the Bluewater Partnership and Senior Psychologist at the Morrisby Organisation.

Other affiliations: I am registered as an Occupational Psychologist with the Health Professionals Council and am a member of the BPS Special Group in Coaching Psychology. In addition I am a EuroPsy Psychologist and a Chartered Scientist. And more recently, because of my contribution to military and civilian pilot selection, I was elected to membership of the Royal Aeronautical Society.