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Revision as of 20:17, 21 November 2018
Stephen Martin | |
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| Born | 1966 |
| Alma mater | Ulster University London Business School |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Spouse | Lisa Martin |
| Parent(s) | Fred Martin Aileen Martin |
Stephen Martin (born 1966) is a British businessman. He served as the chief executive officer of the Clugston Group from 2006 to 2016. He became the director general of the Institute of Directors in February 2017.[1]
Early life and education
Stephen Martin was born in 1966 in Belfast, Northern Ireland.[1] He moved to Blackpool at the age of 10, and his father died three years later.[1]
Martin graduated from Ulster University, where he earned a bachelor of science in Quantity Surveying in 1988.[1] He earned a master in business administration from the London Business School in 2003.[2]
Career
Martin began his career as a quantity surveyor. He served as the chief executive officer of the Clugston Group, a construction firm, from 2006 to 2016.[3] He appeared on Undercover Boss, a British reality television series, in 2009.[2]
Martin voted for Brexit in the 2016 referendum.[4] He has argued that Brexit could lead to more trade with African markets.[5]
Institute of Directors
In 2016, Martin was selected to succeed Simon Walker as the director general of the Institute of Directors, and his term began in February 2017.[3][6]
Personal life
Martin has a wife, Lisa, and two children.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e Currie, Lysanne (December 29, 2016). "Meet the IoD's new director general Stephen Martin". Institute of Directors. Retrieved April 29, 2017.
- ^ a b Birkinshaw, Julian; Crainer, Stuart (Autumn 2009). "Covert Operations" (PDF). Business Strategy Review. Retrieved April 29, 2017.
- ^ a b Fedor, Lauren (July 29, 2016). "Institute of Directors picks construction chief as new head". Financial Times. Retrieved April 29, 2017.
- ^ Gordon, Sarah (February 26, 2017). "Brexit provides opportunities for IoD, says new head". Financial Times. Retrieved April 29, 2017.
- ^ Martin, Ben (December 26, 2016). "New IoD head says UK should 'open its eyes' to new trading partners". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved April 29, 2017.
- ^ Cordell, Jake (July 28, 2016). "Institute of Directors names Stephen Martin as new director general". City A.M. Retrieved April 29, 2017.
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