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Mark Polson

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Non Executive Director at Calton Wealth Management
📍 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Mark Polson is the founder and CEO of the lang cat, a prominent financial services consultancy focused on pensions, platforms, and investment marketing. Leveraging his MA in English Literature, he champions clear, jargon-free communication in the industry. He also serves as a Non-Executive Director for Calton Wealth Management.

Outside of work, Mark is a passionate music enthusiast with a particular love for rock. He has an extensive guitar collection and enjoys attending gigs. This passion extends to hosting a podcast where he interviews people about their favorite band t-shirts, blending his personal and professional interests through engaging storytelling.

His company, the lang cat, was named after a pub he frequented in St Andrews, Scotland, reflecting his approachable and human-centric business philosophy.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Non Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Financial Platforms
As a leading industry commentator, he publishes influential guides and analysis on platform pricing, technology, and strategy for financial advisers.
Pension Regulation
Frequently analyzes and writes about the impact of regulatory changes, such as pension freedoms, on consumers, advisers, and providers.
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Career

Work history

10-2023
Non Executive Director
Calton Wealth Management
11-2010
Chief Executive & founder
the lang cat
5-2012 - 7-2014
Judge
Aberdeen UK Platform of the Year Awards
Standard Life
2 yrs 10 mos
2002 - 2007
Head of Corporate Business
Scottish Life
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Education
1992 - 1996
MA
University of Aberdeen
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