Our People
Our People
MNB Connect’s strength lies in its people.
Led by British Army veteran and experienced further education leader Mark Byerley, we work with a trusted network of associates who bring deep expertise in workforce transformation, curriculum design, leadership and immersive learning.
Our model ensures the right expertise is applied to each engagement, aligned to clear outcomes and practical delivery.
The right people, in the right roles, focused on the right impact.
At MNB Connect, our work is delivered by people who understand both education and industry.
From senior leadership in Further Education to global skills projects and immersive learning, our team brings real-world experience, strategic insight and a shared focus on practical, lasting impact.
Innovating Education. Empowering Industry. Transforming Futures.
Founder and Managing Director
Mark Byerley is the Founder and Managing Director of MNB Connect.
He combines 23 years’ service in the Royal Artillery with over 15 years’ experience in Further Education and workforce development. Mark has led large curriculum portfolios, national skills programmes and multi-million-pound initiatives, including LSIF and Institutes of Technology, aligning education provision with labour market need across engineering, construction, health, digital and public services.
Mark is known for calm, focused leadership, strong partnership building and a values-led approach that places learners, staff and employers at the centre of decision-making.
Key Focus Areas
• Interim leadership and turnaround across FE and skills
• Workforce transformation and skills strategy
• Employer engagement and partnership development
• Curriculum co-design, including HTQs and technical pathways
• Immersive and digital learning for workforce capability
Our Associate Network
MNB Connect works with a trusted network of associate consultants who bring complementary expertise across leadership, curriculum, digital innovation and inclusion.
For each engagement, we build a bespoke team aligned to your priorities, ensuring the right blend of skills, sector experience and delivery capability.
Curriculum and Quality
Specialists in curriculum design, quality improvement and inspection readiness across Further Education, Higher Education and independent training providers.
Digital and immersive learning
Experts in XR, VR, AI and learning design, supporting the effective integration of immersive technology into teaching, training and workforce development.
Leadership, inclusion and workforce
Associates with experience in leadership development, inclusion, SEND, HR and workforce planning, supporting sustainable organisational and cultural change.
Strategic Partnerships
We believe the best results come from collaboration. MNB Connect partners with specialist organisations to deliver joined-up solutions that combine strategic consultancy with world-class delivery.
Fuzzy Logic Studio | XR Solutions - Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality
Immersive XR, AI and data-driven learning platforms that bring training and curriculum to life.
Red on Blue – Leadership in Action
Leadership and team-development specialists helping organisations build resilient, high-performing teams.
Home - UK Skills Partnership
A national TVET collective connecting UK expertise with global skills and workforce opportunities.