Martin is an experienced finance professional with combined experience of more than 40 years in investment banking and corporate finance, and as a mining executive.

Martin is formerly the executive Finance Director for Sierra Rutile Holdings Limited (ASX: SRX), a minerals sands mining company that listed on the ASX on 25 July 2022 following a de-merger from ASX-listed Iluka Resources. Martin also served as a member of Sierra Rutile Holdings’ sustainability and social accountability committee.

Previously Martin spent 11 years as chief financial officer and executive director with Aquila Resources Limited (ASX: AQA, delisted 2014), where Martin’s responsibilities included strategy, business development, investor relations, finance and administration.

Prior to Aquila, Martin spent 30 years in investment banking and corporate finance, including as Head of Corporate Finance at Macquarie Capital in Perth, Partner-in-charge for Corporate Finance at EY in Perth (including head of the EY natural resources team), and as an executive director with Poynton Corporate.

Martin has also served as a member of the Australian Government’s Takeovers Panel between 2006 and 2015.

Martin was appointed as a Director on 27 May 2021.

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