Mark Leighton

Mark is an economics graduate from Northumbria University and is a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants since 2007. He also possesses a degree in applied accounting from Oxford Brookes and is a member of the association of accounting technicians. He has worked within the licensed trade sector throughout his career and possesses a wealth of knowledge working with different levels within the sector, from single tenanted outlets to consultation with board members of national pub companies.
His experience is widely sought after, particularly with reference to marketing and promotional strategies and concepts for improving underperforming sights and portfolios while striving to deliver growth for licensed outlets. As a founding member, Mark was instrumental in establishing elta as one of the main providers of accounting advice and expertise to the licensed trade since 2007. He was later appointed as the Chief Operating Officer of e-lta, escribe Europe and Oremus UK.
Outside work, his consuming passion is his love for Newcastle United Football Club, having been a seasoned ticket holder since 1985, with added interest in the game of golf.