Mark Bouris is an Australian entrepreneur who has been innovating for years, challenging the business landscape with disruptive models that help Australians succeed. Having built his reputation as a finance specialist taking on Australia’s banks, his unique brand of charisma & curiosity sees his influence cut across multiple worlds. From businesses large and small, to politics and sport, Mark pays forward his knowledge and experience, to help grow and nurture the next generation of Australian success stories.

Best known as the founder of ‘Wizard Home Loans’, Australia’s second largest non-bank mortgage lender, which he sold to General Electric in 2004. Mark is now the Executive Chairman of Yellow Brick Road, where he continues his mission to help Australians access their dream homes.

Appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2015 for his significant service to the finance industry, his sharp financial commentary and trademark “tell it straight” attitude resonates with everyday Australians and led to his foray into television. The former host of the Nine Network’s The Apprentice and Celebrity Apprentice, as well as The Mentor on the Seven Network, Mark’s time on Australian screens cemented his reputation as a trusted voice in finance and business.

Through his platforms Mentored and Mentored+, Mark Bouris is transforming the way small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs access support and guidance, anchored by a state-of-the-art studio in Sydney’s Darlinghurst. His bestselling books, What It Takes and Rise, further cement his reputation as a leading authority in business and success.

Mark’s podcasts, Straight Talk and The Mentor, consistently rank among Australia’s top-rated business shows, featuring high-profile guests from around the world and offering invaluable insights into leadership, strategy, and resilience.

Beyond business, Mark is a prominent advocate in the health and wellness space. His latest venture, Project 100, is a groundbreaking longevity-focused podcast and social initiative designed to equip Australians with actionable, science-backed takeaways for a healthier, longer life.

Away from business, Mark sits on the board of the Sydney Roosters, and looks forward to the Roosters lifting the premiership trophy this season.

MARK BOURIS

AUSTRALIA’S LEADING VOICE ON ALL THINGS BUSINESS