Martin Ridley

Martin Ridley is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in technology and operations management, currently serving as Director at Charles Marcus Consulting since December 2022. Previously, Martin held the position of Global Director Technology & Operations at CDP and managed consultancy efforts at Charles Marcus Consulting from November 2019 to September 2020. At Thames Water, Martin was pivotal in dual roles as Customer Experience CIO and Transformation Programme Director from 2017 to September 2019, focusing on digital transformation and customer-centric initiatives. Martin's earlier tenure at Thames Water included roles as Programme Director and Programme Delivery Manager, where key technology transformations earned industry accolades. Prior experience includes a managerial role at Accenture and a professional rugby career with Ebbw Vale RFC and Exeter Chiefs. Martin holds a BSc (Hons) in Geology and Engineering from The University of Western Australia.