Martin graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws, commencing his career as a lawyer with Minter Ellison. He subsequently joined global law firm Baker & McKenzie as a Construction Law Associate, advising a range of domestic and international corporations on major contractual and litigious matters. Martin later became Legal Counsel with GasNet Australia, an owner of gas transmission pipeline networks.

Martin commenced his Executive Search career with a prominent international firm, moving to Amrop Cordiner King in 2009. He has a broad range of search experience gained from working for some of the largest international corporations at the senior executive level, as well as working for a diverse range of domestic entities in the government, education, industrial, health and professional services sectors. Along with his background in senior executive placements, Martin assists a range of clients with non-executive director appointments.