Martin joined ITM in September 2019 as a Non-Executive Director (NED), and was appointed to the Senior Independent NED role in September 2023.

Martin had a 30 year plus career with Johnson Matthey PLC until March 2019, most recently as Group Strategy Director. In this role he was responsible for a portfolio of growth businesses, strategy development and implementation, including M&A.

As Director of Battery Technologies Martin made £120m of acquisitions and took the division from a standing start to an annual turnover of £150m in four years. A chemistry graduate, Martin has particular expertise and experience in battery, fuel cell and hydrogen technologies as well as strategic corporate development.