Mark, 24, has recently returned from a year living in Paris teaching English. Before this, Mark studied for his BA Journalism degree in 2008 graduating with 1^st class honours, going on to complete his MA in Automotive Journalism in 2010 with Merit.

Alongside his studies, Mark has worked for a number of motoring magazines, including Auto Express and BMW Car. He has also worked in a sales capacity for MINI and completed a placement at Aston Martin Lagonda within the Global Events team last year.

Mark said; “I am delighted to join Continental in this exciting new role. I look forward to working with all areas of the business and having a positive influence on the company's public profile.”

On the new position, Communications Manager, Laura Hardy said; “It’s great to have Mark on board. The new role will help us provide further support to the media and allow us to have a wider presence across growing social media and online platforms.”

Mark lived in Devon with his family before moving to London. In his spare time, he enjoys travelling, cooking and writing about all things automotive.