Mark Irvine – Director of Operations

Operations, Business Development & Finance

Mark Irvine RockVine director of operations and finance at RockVine Artisan Surfaces, brings extensive commercial leadership, governance and public service experience to the business. An elected councillor in Scotland and a board member of multiple companies and charities, Mark joined RockVine in October 2024 as an investor and strategic partner.

From early strategy planning to day-to-day operational structure, Mark plays a central role in shaping RockVine’s commercial foundations, allowing the workshop team to focus on what they do best: designing and crafting exceptional bespoke tables.

Building the Business Behind the Brand

Mark oversees RockVine’s operational framework, finance, compliance and business development, ensuring the company’s systems, processes and partnerships are built to scale sustainably.

His role spans everything from production planning and supplier strategy to customer journey optimisation and long-term growth modelling — quietly engineering the structure that allows RockVine’s design and craft teams to flourish.

A Lifelong Partnership

Mark’s partnership with RockVine founder Steve Brocklesby goes back many years. As lifelong friends, their working relationship is built on trust, shared values and a mutual commitment to building a business that blends craft excellence with professional governance.

While Steve leads the creative direction and workshop culture, Mark provides the commercial architecture that supports RockVine’s growth as a premium British design brand.

Role at RockVine

Director – Operations

Operations, Business Development & Finance

Professional Background

Mark Irvine brings over three decades of senior operational and governance experience to RockVine, with a background spanning regulated gaming, fintech platforms, compliance-led digital commerce and public service.

Alongside his commercial career, Mark serves as an elected councillor in Scotland and sits on the boards of several companies and charitable organisations — providing RockVine with structured governance, regulatory oversight and long-term strategic planning capability.

The leadership role held by Mark Irvine RockVine ensures RockVine operates with strong governance, compliance and long-term strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities at RockVine

Trusted Leadership

RockVine’s operational architecture, customer experience design and growth frameworks are overseen by Mark to ensure the business scales responsibly while maintaining its artisan manufacturing values.

Related RockVine Resources

• Polished Concrete Tables 

• Custom Table Options 

• Request a Quote

Governance & Long-Term Strategy

RockVine operates with formal governance structures to ensure responsible growth, financial transparency and regulatory compliance.

Mark plays a central role in overseeing these frameworks, helping position RockVine as a professionally governed British manufacturing brand

Strategic Growth & Partnerships

Mark Irvine RockVine plays a key role in shaping RockVine’s long-term commercial partnerships, supplier relationships and operational scalability.

By designing production workflows, supplier structures and digital sales processes, Mark ensures that RockVine’s artisan manufacturing model can grow without sacrificing craftsmanship, quality or client experience.

Operational Excellence