Martin Johnson

Martin Johnson is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in Business Development, Sales Enablement, Sales Support, and Technical Services.

Throughout his career, Martin has excelled in bringing North American technology products and services to EMEA, leading startup and scaleup projects in Collaboration, Broadband, Wi-Fi, Cloud, and SaaS, and working at reputable tech companies like Cisco and HP for a total of 20 years.

Martin's expertise lies in building and motivating teams, shaping innovative projects, and facilitating transitions with a blend of agility, innovation, and structured processes to drive organizational growth and success.

After departing from Cisco, he ventured into investing and advising startup CEOs, actively supporting companies like Avanzza.io through various phases and scaling initiatives in multiple countries.

Martin has been an active member of various organizations including Sophia Business Angels (SBA) and currently serves as Programme Director for Growth Coaching, Grants, and Equity at Growth Works, where he delivers comprehensive business services in the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority region.

His professional journey includes roles such as Programme Director at YTKO GROUP LIMITED, VP Business Development at OKR Financial UK, and various business development positions at companies like Cisco, Valhalla Private Capital, and RVWL Limited.

Martin holds valuable certifications in Project Management and IT Service Management, along with completing programs at esteemed institutions like The George Washington University, Ashridge Business School, and Stanford University Graduate School of Business.

Recognized for his visionary leadership, strategic acumen, excellent communication, operational excellence, and customer-centric approach, Martin is a multi-talented professional with a track record of exceeding targets and delivering superior customer experiences worldwide.