Mark Clayton About
Purpose-Driven Entrepreneur, Community Builder, and Cross-Cultural LeaderWelcome to the official website of Mark Clayton, a British entrepreneur, multi-award-winning CFO, philanthropist, and social leader. At the heart of Mark's journey is a commitment to purposeful leadership – building businesses with impact, empowering youth, and championing entrepreneurship as a force for good.
From co-founding multiple companies within China 2 West (C2W Group), a leading British manufacturing and supply chain firm, to co-founding and leading the Come Together Community, a social enterprise that has transparently raised over USD 450,000 for children in need, Mark has consistently fused business with social value. He is also the Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce South China, where he advocates for inclusive growth, cross-border collaboration, and strives to advocate for British businesses in both China and the UK.
Mark believes the future belongs to those who dare to build with purpose, whether that’s a business, a community, or a life of impact. His mission? To support the next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs, and SMEs in the UK and across borders with the tools, insights, and confidence to thrive.
“We, the adults, are here leading today, but the youth will be leading tomorrow, and we must empower them to leader with courage, confidence, and freedom to grow.”
Explore this site to discover Mark’s story, initiatives, thought leadership, and opportunities to connect or collaborate.
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Mark Clayton MSc, FCMA, CGMA, CPA, FMAAT Biography
Mark’s fulltime role is Group CFO of C2W Group a British Manufacturing SME with factory in Zhuhai, South China, and locations in India, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Vietnam.
C2W Group consists of supply chain management and sourcing company China 2 West (est. July 2005), Shield Works (est. 2019) an OEM contract manufacturer, and India 2 West (est. May 2025).
Mark is also a committed advocate for the business community, UK–China engagement, and children in need; driving impact through leadership roles in NGOs such as the British Chamber of Commerce South China and the Come Together Community, both of which he currently serves as Chairman.
Professional Qualifications
- MSc Global Management, University of Salford Business School
- Fellow Member of the AAT (FMAAT)
- Fellow Chartered Management Accountant (FCMA CGMA)
- Financial Times Diploma in Non-Executive Director
- Chartered Public Accountant (CPA)
Social Responsibilities
- Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce South China (since 2024)
- Board Member since 2019
- Chairman & Founder of the CTC Charity (since 2011)
- Custodian of the Global Fair Pay Charter in China, and first business in China to sign the Global Fair Pay Charter (Sep-2024)
- Advisory Board Member of UK National Committee on China (UKNCC) (since 2025)
Awards & Honours
- Feb-2019, International Peace Award laureate, Field of Philanthropy
- Nov-2019, UN China 2019 Social Impact Award, Field of Community and Culture
- Feb-2023, AAT Excellence Award (UK)
- Oct-2024, placed 2nd in AICPA & CIMA Finance and Business Leader of the Year Award (UK)
- Nov-2024, CGMA Finance Leader of the Year Award (CN)
- Feb-2025, Knighted a Knight Officer of Order of Rizal (KOR) in the Philippines (PH)
- Oct-2025, Freedom of the City of London
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Mark Clayton is available for:
- Speaking engagements and conference keynotes
- Panel discussions (host or participant)
- Leadership, purpose, and entrepreneurship events
- UK–China trade, business, and diplomacy panels
- Interviews and media features or commentaries
- Podcast guest appearances
- Motivational talks at schools, universities, and youth forums
- Mentorship initiatives for young professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs
- Charity events, community forums, and impact-driven gatherings
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Purpose-driven leadership, entrepreneurship, UK–China trade, social impact, manufacturing and supply chains, financial literacy, cross-cultural business, apprenticeships, and youth empowerment.
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