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Mark Neville

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Co-Founder at The Herbtender
📍 Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Mark is a seasoned innovator in the wellness and nutrition sector, serving as Co-Founder of The Herbtender and Founder of Upbeat Brands, alongside his role as a Non-Executive Director at Volac. He specializes in launching functional food and beverage products for health-conscious consumers. He holds a BA in Business Studies from the University of Portsmouth.

Mark is passionate about building brands with a purpose, having co-founded The Herbtender with Laura Neville during the lockdown. He emphasizes sustainability through planet-positive, plant-based products, recycled packaging, and support for environmental causes. Mark values craftsmanship in branding and enjoys fostering innovation within the food and agriculture startup community.

He co-founded his natural wellness company, The Herbtender, as an "antidote to the stressors and strains" of the modern world.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Mark shows up

Fair-minded
Appreciative
Consensus Builder

They are more likely to opt for solutions that are proven in the market. Scenarios where both sides can come out as winners appeal to them greatly. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.

Priorities

Topics Mark cares about

Wellness Innovation
He founded both Upbeat Brands, focusing on protein-based active nutrition, and The Herbtender, which uses natural adaptogens for stress management and wellness.
Sustainable Business
His brands are positioned as "planet positive, " utilizing compostable and recycled packaging while supporting environmental projects for clean oceans and rainforest protection.
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Career

Work history

1-2022
Co-Founder
The Herbtender
5-2013
Founder & Investor
Upbeat Brands
9-2018
Non Executive Director
Volac International Ltd
1-2013 - 8-2018
Board Director
Volac International Ltd
1-2013 - 10-2016
Managing Director, Volac Human Nutrition
Volac International Ltd
In the press

Media appearances

Parents in business: Laura and Mark of the Herbtender. Featured in Family Friendly Working
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The Herbtender launches adaptogenic tea range infused with medicinal mushrooms. Featured in Refreshment Magazine
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Education
2000 - 2002
MBA
University of KwaZulu-Natal
1994 - 1998
BA (Hons) Business Studies
University of Portsmouth
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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