Mark Knight

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Ex-Chief Executive, Gleeson Homes at Gleeson Homes

Doncaster, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Mark Knight is a seasoned housebuilding executive, formerly the Chief Executive of Gleeson Homes, a position he held after joining the company in 2019. His career includes extensive leadership experience from his time at Keepmoat Homes. Colleagues have described him as a "consummate professional" who leads by example.

Outside of work, Mark is deeply invested in his community. He serves as a school Governor at Astrea Academy Woodfields in Doncaster and is passionate about charitable fundraising. This commitment is strongly influenced by personal family experiences, and he actively supports and promotes fundraising events.

Marks dedication to charity is deeply personal, stemming from his wifes brain tumour diagnosis in 2018, which inspires his familys fundraising efforts.

Personality Overview

Consensus Focused

Amiable & Agreeable

Story Driven

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.  They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.


Topics They Care About

Charitable Causes
He actively supports and promotes fundraising, a passion driven by his wife's health journey and support for charities like the brain tumour foundation and LIGHTHOUSE.
Education Governance
As a Governor at Astrea Academy Woodfields, he is actively involved in the school's leadership, direction, and supporting its future success.
Affordable Housing
His leadership at both Gleeson and Keepmoat Homes demonstrates a career focus on developing quality, low-cost homes for first-time buyers.

Media Appearances

Mark Knight leaves Gleeson Homes as business tackles challenges. Featured in House Builder

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Gleeson Homes CEO steps down as part of restructure. Featured in Show House

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Gleeson Homes chief exec leaves business after restructure. Featured in FixedD

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Work History

7-2025 - 7-2025
Ex-Chief Executive, Gleeson Homes at Gleeson Homes
7-2022
Chief Executive at Gleeson Homes
9-2019 - 7-2022
Managing Director of Homes at Gleeson Homes
2-2018 - 6-2021
Divisional Chairman Yorkshire and the North East at KEEPMOAT HOMES LIMITED
4-2017 - 6-2021
Divisional Managing Director - North at Keepmoat Homes

Education

1981 - 1988
Education details unavailable from Myers Grove School, Sheffield
Education details unavailable from Myers Grove School Sheffield

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Insights For Selling To Mark

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers
  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Mark is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Mark

  • They are unlikely to say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Mark move?

  • They are not very fast decision makers, even while they continue to stay engaged.
  • Can Mark take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Mark

Personality Compatibility


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