Managing Director of Performance Insights, Former CEO & Team Principal, Status Grand Prix Engineering Limited & Author of “The Business of Winning” & Formula One Expert
Mark Gallagher’s Biography:
Mark Gallagher is a renowned Formula One expert, author, and business leader who has spent over 30 years at the heart of the sport. As Managing Director of Performance Insights and a bestselling author of The Business of Winning and The Future Business Formula, he draws on his extensive experience to help global organisations understand high performance, leadership, and innovation through the lens of Formula One. Known for his engaging, insightful, and humorous speaking style, Mark combines deep industry expertise with relatable lessons for business success.
Mark began his career in Formula One in 1986 as a journalist and broadcaster before joining Eddie Jordan’s new team, Jordan Grand Prix, for its debut season in 1991. He quickly rose through the ranks to become Head of Marketing, helping establish Jordan as one of F1’s most charismatic and commercially successful teams. Over the following decades, Mark worked with Pacific Racing, Ford’s World Rally Championship programme, and later took on senior roles with Red Bull Racing and Cosworth, helping to shape some of the sport’s most iconic teams.
In 2005, Mark founded and became CEO and Team Principal of Status Grand Prix, which went on to win the 2009 A1 Grand Prix World Cup Motorsport and compete in GP2, GP3, and the World Endurance Championships. Alongside his executive work, he has served as a commentator and analyst for major broadcasters including ESPN Star Sports, BBC Radio 5 Live, Channel 4 News, CNN, CNBC, and Al Jazeera News. His storytelling has made him one of the most respected and sought-after voices in the world of motorsport.
Today, Mark leads Performance Insights, providing keynote speeches and consultancy to global corporations on leadership, teamwork, and performance culture. He continues to write and speak internationally while co-hosting the At The Controls and Inside Formula 1 with Mika Häkkinen podcasts. Mark was also engaged by Pixar Animation Studios to advise during the development of its Formula One-inspired productions, highlighting his reputation as one of the most knowledgeable and versatile professionals in the sport.
Why Hire Mark Gallagher?
Mark Gallagher offers audiences unparalleled insight into how elite Formula One teams achieve excellence under pressure and sustain performance at the highest level. His keynote topics, including The Business of Winning, Leadership and Teamwork Under Pressure, Innovation and Agility, and High-Performance Cultures, translate lessons from the track directly into actionable business strategies. Having worked inside teams like Jordan, Red Bull, and Cosworth, and advised brands across industries, Mark brings a unique combination of storytelling, data, and strategy that resonates with both corporate and technical audiences. He has spoken to audiences of thousands across more than 40 countries, inspiring leaders to embrace innovation and collaboration to achieve measurable success.
Mark Gallagher’s Career Highlights:
Here are some of the key milestones that define Mark Gallagher’s extraordinary career throughout Formula One:
- 2025 – Featured speaker at the LiGHT Summit 2025
- 2023 – Published The Future Business Formula, sharing lessons on innovation and adaptability from Formula One.
- 2021 – Released The Business of Winning: Insights in Transformation from F1 to the Boardroom, linking high-performance leadership with business strategy.
- 2014 – Authored the bestseller The Business of Winning, connecting Formula One principles to corporate success.
- 2012 – Became Managing Director of Performance Insights, a consultancy specialising in high-performance strategy.
- 2009 – Served as Business Unit Head at Cosworth, leading its Formula One technology operations.
- 2005 – Founded and led Status Grand Prix, winning the 2009 A1 Grand Prix World Cup Motorsport.
- 2003 – Joined Red Bull Racing as Director of Commercial Affairs, overseeing sponsorship and brand partnerships.
- 1995 – Returned to Jordan Grand Prix as Head of Marketing, driving the team’s commercial growth.
- 1990 – Became Marketing Director at Jordan Grand Prix during its early rise in Formula One.
- 1986 – Started his Formula One career as a journalist and broadcaster, covering the sport internationally.
Videos
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Testimonials
“The session with Mark went really well and has received hugely positive feedback from the attendees. Please pass our thanks onto Mark and thank you very much for arranging the session.”- DCC
“He was great. His delivery was excellent, and his content exactly on brief. Plus he’s incredibly professional and really easy to work with. We had a couple of new people supporting the technical side today and he made it very easy for them.” – Three
“Everyone was amazed and thrilled with Mark’s presentation. Really awesome!! Many thanks for your help” – Pure Innovation
“Fantastic! What a lovely gentleman to deal with.” – The Aspiration Group Travel Ltd
Topics
Mark Gallagher’s Official Keynote Topics:
- Teamwork: How a Team Culture Fuels High Performance
- Data Driven Performance: Using Big Data to Accelerate Success
- Safety & Risk Management: Turning Risks into Results
- Change & Transformation: Driving Business Benefits from the Pace of Change
How Much Does Mark Gallagher Cost to Hire?
How Much Does it Cost to Hire Mark Gallagher?
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