S4B Series EP 21 - Leading through Change with Mark Underwood

Today we're chatting with Mark Underwood.   In the current climate good leadership is more important than ever.  So what does good leadership look like and how can anyone possibly be an expert in leading through a pandemic when we've never had to deal with this in our lifetime?  We discuss this and more with Mark today.

Mark is a business advisor at CMU Partners, which he founded in 2013. Working with owners and managers of SMEs to specifically focus on improving business performance and developing companies so they can meet their full potential.

CMU tend to focus on manufacturing and distribution businesses, where the close relationship and understanding of the customers’ needs are paramount to the success of the business.

Mark started his professional life working for a medical device company in the healthcare sector before becoming a shareholder and managing director of one of the largest businesses in the sector operating across 16 different countries.  

He have spent 30 years working at board level and has always trusted his core values to achieve success. He strongly believes that rank is not what makes you a leader or successful.  Becoming a good leader means that every day you need to lead by example, demonstrating honesty, integrity, trust and care for your people. This is the only way he believes you ever experience true success. If you invest in your people, they will take care of you and your business.

He extends these values in all areas of his life. He has four amazing children, three are entrepreneurs building their own businesses. Business is a part of family life in the Underwood household. 

You can get in touch with Mark, or find out more about CMU Partners, by visiting his website at https://www.cmupartners.com/services/