Martin Ling ACMA CGMA

Martin Ling ACMA CGMA has a diverse work experience in both advisory and financial roles. In 2018, they founded Don't Walk Run Limited, where they provide CFO, FD, and other strategic advisory services to high-growth, early-stage businesses. Martin is also involved in financial product design, fundraising, and launch for VC-backed fintech businesses.

In 2022, Martin became a Virgin StartUp Mentor, supporting founders in building better businesses. Martin assists them with various aspects and challenges of building successful and sustainable businesses. Martin also serves as the Finance Director at FarmLend, a position they have held since September 2022.

Prior to that, Martin was the Chief Financial Officer at JET Engineering System Solutions, a company that specializes in enabling safe, secure, and efficient 5G transmission of data in challenging marine-based environments. Martin played a crucial role in revolutionizing markets such as wind farms, smart ports, and aquaculture installations.

Martin also served as the Chief Financial Officer at Renewity from February 2021 and held the position until the present. Martin has also been an Advisor and Investor at Mobility Giant Limited since February 2019.

In 2019, Martin worked as a Financial Products advisor at Breedr and a Strategic Advisor at Workz Group.

From 2012 to 2018, they co-founded and served as CFO for BMS Finance AB Limited, a venture debt fund that lent to earlier-stage businesses in the UK and Ireland. Martin later became a Director and Portfolio Manager at the company.

Martin began their career at Agilisys Ltd in 2000 as a Financial Analyst, where they specialized in structuring and financial modeling of businesses spun out of the company. Martin also provided financial modeling for new UK local authority outsourcing contracts.

Martin Ling ACMA CGMA has a strong education background in accountancy. Martin completed their BSc (hons) in Accountancy from UEA between 1993 and 1996. Later, they pursued further education and obtained the ACMA degree from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants from 2002 to 2004. In addition to these degrees, Martin Ling also holds the ACMA CGMA certification from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, though the specific month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.