Mark Aitchison is the founder and CEO of EIGHTClouds, a private equity company based in the UAE that focuses on empowering the product, brand, and founder’s story for the consumer market.
 

As the founder and CEO of EIGHTClouds, Aitchison guides and empowers the team to achieve the vision of the company. He takes charge of all elements of the business, from managing high-level corporate strategy and positioning, to managing the organization’s structure and communication with executives and board members. Believing in leading by example as a cultural cornerstone, he continues to build trust and transparency among his team members and the board committee. With EIGHTClouds, Mark hopes to continue building brands that last and provide a platform for entrepreneurs to innovate and take their vision global. Believing in building strong relationships with his partners, he looks to further expand with new avenues such as franchising, partnerships, or joint ventures across the fields of apparel, beauty and wellness, hospitality, real estate, technology, sustainability, and beyond.