Stephen Martin (businessman)
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Stephen Martin | |
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| Alma mater | London Business School |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Stephen Martin is a British businessman. He served as the chief executive officer of the Clugston Group from 2006 to 2016. He is the director general of the Institute of Directors.
Early life and education
Stephen Martin was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland.[1] His father died when he was 13.[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.[2]
Martin succeeded Simon Walker as the director general of the Institute of Directors in 2016.[3][4]
Martin voted for Brexit in the 2016 referendum.[5] He has argued that Brexit could lead to more trade with African markets.[6]
Personal life
Martin has a wife and two children.[1]
References
- ^ a b c 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.
- ^ Cordell, Jake (July 28, 2016). "Institute of Directors names Stephen Martin as new director general". City A.M. 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.
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