Shaping the Real World of Leadership: Mark Powell Joins Real World Group as Head of Consulting

Richard Powell10 January 2025, 11:30 UTC 2 min read

Real World Group, a renowned UK-based organisation specialising in leadership development and evidence-based psychometric tools, is excited to announce the appointment of Mark Powell as Head of Consulting to our growing business. With over 25 years of experience as a well-respected Chartered Occupational Psychologist, HR professional, and Executive Coach, Mark’s appointment underscores the company’s commitment to advancing evidence-based leadership solutions that drive organisational success.

Mark has enjoyed a distinguished career in leadership development, assessment, strategic talent management, and organisational change, spanning consulting and in-house roles. His expertise has been honed at organisations such as SHL, UBS, Nationwide Building Society, the Cabinet Office, and most recently, as Head of Leadership and Talent Consulting at GatenbySanderson. Mark has worked extensively with senior leadership teams, including Boards and C-Suites, delivering high-impact leadership interventions that create inclusive, high-performing cultures.

In his new role, Mark will play a pivotal part in designing bespoke interventions to support leader, team and organisational change underpinned by Real World Group’s evidence-based assessments for individuals, teams and whole organisations. Mark is taking a strategic role in overseeing design and delivery of our bespoke consulting activities at a time of significant expansion in this area.

Commenting on the appointment, Juliette Alban-Metcalfe, CEO of Real World Group, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Mark Powell to our fantastic team. Mark’s values-driven approach, exceptional expertise as a Leadership and Talent practitioner, and Chartered Occupational Psychologist, and his dedication to fostering evidence-based interventions perfectly align with our work. His proven track record in empowering leaders to build thriving, inclusive cultures will be instrumental as we continue to expand our impact both in the UK and globally.” Mark Powell shared his enthusiasm for the role, saying:

“Joining Real World Group at this exciting stage of its journey is a tremendous honour. I am passionate about using evidence-based approaches to enable leaders to create positive, high-performing workplaces. I look forward to contributing to Real World Group’s innovative solutions and working alongside a talented team to deliver meaningful, lasting change for our clients.”

Real World Group is internationally recognised for its robust, research-based psychometric tools and leadership solutions. These tools, developed from extensive academic research, are designed to empower leaders and organisations to achieve sustainable success. Mark Powell’s appointment signals an exciting chapter in Real World Group’s ongoing mission to revolutionise leadership development to create more effective, human-shaped organisations.

Real World Group is a UK-based leadership consultancy and psychometric tool publisher committed to enabling organisations to create inclusive, high-performing cultures. Grounded in cutting-edge research and behavioural science, the company equips leaders with evidence-based tools and skills to enable thriving teams and achieve excellence in a sustainable way.