Martin has held executive positions in listed corporates, professional service firms, start-ups and NGOs. He has worked in New Zealand, Australia, Asia, India, the Pacific and the US.
Martin began his career as a banking and finance lawyer in Sydney before moving into business. He was Executive Director and head of business development for Warner Bros. International TV Asia-Pacific for almost 8 years. He returned home in 2013, initially to take up an appointment as Director and member of SKY TV’s executive team. There he looked after content acquisition, anti-piracy, and subscription video on demand. Last year Martin worked in Otara with a charity helping at-risk young people.
Martin has served on the boards of a dozen companies and NGOs. He has lectured on business and media topics at both graduate and undergraduate level since 2000. He’s in his fifth year as a judge, mentor and speaker on the University of Auckland’s Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Velocity business planning program, and supports local Iwi-led business development.
Martin is a graduate of Otago University, University of NSW, the Australian Graduate School of Management, London Business School, Oxford University and the Australian Film TV & Radio School (AFTRS). He’s a member of the Institute of Directors New Zealand and was appointed to the Leadership Panel at AFTRS. He’s s been admitted as a Barrister & Solicitor in New Zealand and as a Solicitor in several Australian jurisdictions.
