Whitewater appoints Mark Roper as new Managing Director
The search is over. Whitewater is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Roper as the company’s new Managing Director.
Mark stood out from a strong field of candidates as a truly outstanding appointment.
A marketer with many years' Board level experience at MHA Carlson and Banner, Mark brings everything that Whitewater was looking for:
- An outstanding marketing practioner with deep experience in integrated marketing and a strong commercial background
- A heavy-weight agency leader and manager
- A nice guy that’ll fit in and protect our friendly culture
Mark joins Whitewater from Volume where he was Director of Planning.
Steve Andrews, Chairman of Whitewater, said, “We were privileged to meet many tremendous people but our decision, in the end, was an easy one. Mark was an outstanding candidate who we could see taking Whitewater to the next level.”
On accepting the position, Mark Roper said, “I am thrilled to be joining Whitewater and to be given the opportunity of working with such a wide range of charity brands. There is a history of excellence to build on with Whitewater and I relish the opportunity of bringing my experience to the team.”
Mark takes up his new position on October 1st.

