Thom Martin

Thom Martin has extensive work experience in various leadership roles in innovation, strategy, and research. Thom is currently the Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at FedTech. Prior to that, Thom worked at AARP, where they served as the Director of Innovation, leading the organization's innovation practice and collaborating with commercial partners to create differentiated offerings for the 50+ consumer. Thom also held the role of Director of Strategy and Planning at AARP, where they developed annual line of business strategies and crafted the connected home strategy.

Before joining AARP, Thom was the VP of Research at HotSpex, where they built and managed a research team and conducted brand equity, positioning, concept, and advertising research for various clients. Thom also worked as the Director of Research and Client Services at Affinnova, leading the launch of new research offerings and delivering actionable insights to top-level executives.

Additionally, Thom worked at Forrester Research in multiple roles, including Director of Research - New Business Launch and Director of Strategy for 3-5 yr planning. In these positions, they played a key role in launching a new primary research division, conducting market assessments, and analyzing competitors.

Earlier in their career, Thom served as the VP of Global Consumer and Brand Strategy at GfK, where they led the development and servicing efforts of a multi-client research program.

Overall, Thom Martin has a strong background in innovation, strategy development, and research, and has successfully contributed to the growth and success of various organizations throughout their career.

Thom Martin completed a Professional Certificate in Stanford Innovation and Entrepreneurship from the Stanford Graduate School of Business Executive Education in 2016. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Additionally, Thom Martin holds an MBA in International Marketing & Turnaround Management from Northeastern University, though the specific start and end dates are not provided.