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Mark Besca
Director/Board Member at
MARKEL GROUP INC.
Net worth: 3 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Mark M.
Besca is currently an Independent Director at Markel Group, Inc. since 2020, a Director at Roundabout Theatre Co., Inc., an Independent Director at Clarus Corp.
starting in 2024, and an Independent Director at Las Vegas Sands Corp.
starting in 2025.
Formerly, Mr. Besca was Chairman of the Trustees Board at Pace University from 2014 to 2021, and served as Managing Partner at Ernst & Young LLP from 2009 to 2011 and again from 2012 to 2018.
Education includes an MBA from Columbia Business School and an undergraduate degree from Lubin School of Business.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MARKEL GROUP INC. 0.01% | 2026-06-14 | 1,222 ( 0.01% ) | 2 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
| 2026-05-13 | 8,694 ( 0% ) | 439 656 $ | 2026-05-30 | |
CLARUS CORPORATION -.--% | 2026-05-27 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2026-05-30 |
Mark Besca active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| MARKEL GROUP INC. | Director/Board Member | 2020-11-17 |
| CLARUS CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2024-12-04 |
| LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2025-01-26 |
Roundabout Theatre Co., Inc.
 Roundabout Theatre Co., Inc. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Owns and operates theatres | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Mark Besca
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Pace University
 Pace University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Chairman | 2021-01-01 |
Ernst & Young LLP
 Ernst & Young LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides assurance, auditing, tax, legal, technology and consulting & managed services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2017-12-31 |
Ernst & Young LLP /NY/
 Ernst & Young LLP /NY/ Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as professional services firm | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2010-12-31 |
Training of Mark Besca
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Private companies
Connections
77
1st degree connections
9
1st degree companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 9 |
|---|---|
Markel Group, Inc.
 Markel Group, Inc. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides property and casualty insurance services | Finance |
Ernst & Young LLP
Ernst & Young LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides assurance, auditing, tax, legal, technology and consulting & managed services | Commercial Services |
Las Vegas Sands Corp.
 Las Vegas Sands Corp. Casinos/GamingConsumer Services Owns, operates, and manages casino gaming operations, resort hotel facilities and riverboat casinos | Consumer Services |
Pace University
Pace University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Roundabout Theatre Co., Inc.
Roundabout Theatre Co., Inc. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Owns and operates theatres | Consumer Services |
Clarus Corp.
 Clarus Corp. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Manufactures outdoor sporting equipment | Consumer Durables |
Columbia Business School
 Columbia Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Lubin School of Business
 Lubin School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Ernst & Young LLP /NY/
Ernst & Young LLP /NY/ Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as professional services firm | Commercial Services |
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