Martin’s working life has followed three major strands. Managing electronic component businesses and mentoring individuals, teams and S.M.E.’s. Participating in a range of company boards both private and local authority based. Volunteering. In the 1980’s he was President of the East Anglian branch of the Engineering Employers Federation and In the 1990’s was Chairman of Norfolk & Waveney Training and Enterprise Council. Until his retirement Martin was a Chartered Engineer and a Chartered Marketer. He has travelled widely and has an interest in improving health and education by reducing poverty in Africa.