Paul Martin

Paul Martin is an experienced professional in the hearing healthcare industry and the founder of Blue Ocean Advisors, LLC, based in Cary, North Carolina.1 With a career spanning several decades, Martin has held various leadership positions in both startups and large global corporations.

Career Highlights

Blue Ocean Advisors, LLC: Martin founded Blue Ocean Advisors in January 2020, providing consulting services in the hearing healthcare sector.1 The company focuses on disruptive distribution, new product introduction, go-to-market strategies, and leveraging Martin's in-depth knowledge of the industry.1

Previous Roles: Before founding Blue Ocean Advisors, Martin held several significant positions:

• Director of Strategic Accounts at GN ReSound (May 2012 - January 2020)
• Chief Acquisitions Officer at HBC - Private Equity (July 2009 - May 2012)
• Senior Vice President at Amplifon USA (2009 - 2010)
• VP of Sales for the Interton Brand at GN ReSound (2005 - 2009)
• South Regional Sales Manager and Key Account Manager at GN ReSound (2000 - 2005)1

Expertise

Martin's areas of expertise include:

• Turnarounds
• Tactical market planning
• Franchise distribution networks
• Contract negotiations
• Medicare Advantage hearing healthcare
• Costco/Warehouse sales
• Product training
• Team building and leadership
• VA contracting
• Medical devices/hearing aids
• Channel management1

Education

Paul Martin holds a Master of Science degree in Audiology from West Virginia University, which he completed between 1969 and 1975.1

Current Activities

In addition to his role at Blue Ocean Advisors, Martin serves as an advisor to Redesign Health and is known for his insights on industry legislation and trends.2 He continues to be active in the hearing healthcare sector, offering his expertise and experience to various companies and initiatives.