Mark Stroyan
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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
Partner
London, GB
Profile Verified by The Marque
Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
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Biography
Mark advises executive directors, board members and partners of professional services firms on leadership and proactive career management matters at key inflection points in their careers.
Prior to joining Manchester Square Partners, Mark was the UK and EMEA Managing Partner, and latterly a Board Director of the global executive search firm, Spencer Stuart. He also is Chairman of Arch Growth, an executive search boutique.
Mark is a graduate of the University of St Andrews, a qualified solicitor and an accredited mediator and executive coach.
Mark was a trustee of Dementia UK, and a trustee of John Lyon's Charity, a Governor of Harrow School, and Chairman of Governors at Aysgarth School. His interests lie in helping young people in education, dignity in old age, and all things sporting and Scottish.
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Background
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2017 — Present
Partner
Manchester Square Partners
Manchester Square Partners is a discreet private partnership that specialises in career management, succession and leadership. By navigating ambiguity around complex and sensitive agendas, their aim is to support leaders to be in control of their futures.
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1994 — 1997
Solicitor
Taylor Wessing
Taylor Wessing (previously Taylor Johnson Garrett) is a forward-thinking international law firm, taking a single-minded approach to advising clients. With 33 offices around the world, they blend the best of local business, cultural and industry knowledge with international experience providing commercial solutions for clients.
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1997 — 2017
Global Board Director
Spencer Stuart
Mark started at Spencer Stuart as an Associate leading to a Consultant, before being appointed Partner, UK Managing Partner, EMEA Regional Co-Managing Partner then Global Board Director. Spencer Stuart helps build and enhance high performing boards and executive teams through their portfolio of service and deep industry, functional and geographic expertise.
Formative Years
Education
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Meyler Campbell
Acredited Executive Coach
2019 — 2020
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London School of Mediation
Accredited Mediator
2017 — 2018
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Hogan Psychometrics
Accredited Assessor
2018 — 2018
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Supreme Court of England and Wales
Solicitor
1996 — 1999
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The College of Law
Common Professional Examination
1992 — 1994
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University of St Andrews
Theology, MA
1988 — 1992
Areas Of Focus