Capt. Mark Burby

PARTNER

As co-founder and partner of Kent & Kray, Mark oversees the collaborative relationships and engagement to ensure we support organisations within our chosen ‘areas of focus’, and those that will ultimately benefit from our support.

With operational experience at the apex of the British Special Forces, flying helicopter Search & Rescue missions, having a hugely successful business career and a selfless commitment to philanthropy, his insight is diverse. Currently, Mark is the Executive Chairman of Aviation Partners – a multi-billion-dollar helicopter infrastructure initiative in the Middle East.

Mark is a natural and proven leader who, with strength and humility, has achieved global business success in his commercial and charitable endeavours. His business success is underpinned by how one should communicate and function in the high-octane environment of helicopter search & rescue missions and specialist military operations. Proving to be a valuable contributor to business and society, Mark is the ultimate advocate that one should walk the walk before one can talk the talk.

Committed, no-nonsense leadership, teamwork and partnership have all been at the heart of his success and contribute to the positive outcomes for the complex issues faced by our chosen partners.

Jody Burby

PARTNER

As co-founder and partner of Kent & Kray, Jody oversees financial management, ensuring a predictable flow of resources (time and people) to the organisation’s Kent & Kray support. She brings global business and general management experience rooted in creativity, business development, and financial management.

She is a board adviser for Aviation Partners – a multi-billion-dollar helicopter infrastructure initiative in the Middle East. Prior to this, Jody held executive-level positions in financial advisory, brand development, and management companies. With an entrepreneurial spirit and interest in finding new solutions for existing problems, Jody approaches Kent & Kray projects with creative curiosity.

Her dedicated approach, combined with a passion for collaboration and interaction, drives Kent & Kray’s work to contribute to positive outcomes for complex issues facing our chosen partners.