Martin is a seasoned strategic leader and Non-Executive Director with a proven track record of guiding organisations toward sustainable growth and innovation. He leverages extensive experience spanning public aquariums, commercial aquaculture, and community-led development to provide high-level governance and strategic direction. Martin is adept at steering strategy, fostering collaborative partnerships, and implementing cutting-edge solutions within the aquaculture and wider marine sectors. He spearheaded the Dorset Mariculture Strategy, collaborating closely with local stakeholders, and contributed sector expertise to the Department for International Trade’s High Potential Opportunity initiative focused on Sustainable Aquaculture Development in Dorset. Furthermore, he conceptualized an Aquaculture Innovation Hub for England, a roadmap for a Centre of Excellence designed to enhance sector support, facilitate skills development, and promote knowledge exchange for a sustainable and diverse aquaculture sector in South West England and beyond.