Martin Hastings

Martin Hastings has extensive work experience in various roles within the plumbing industry. Martin started their career at Essex Plumbase in 2001 as an Estimator before moving on to Plumbase in 2002 as an Assistant Manager. In 2004, they joined Halstead Boilers Ltd as an Area Sales Manager before returning to Plumbase in 2005. At Plumbase, they held multiple roles, including Manager, Operations Manager, Regional Sales Manager, and eventually Regional Director from 2011 to 2015. Martin then worked as an Operations Director at Plumbase Industrial, T.G Lynes & Booles Tools Pipe and fittings from 2015 to 2016. From 2016 onwards, they served as the Managing Director at Plumbase Industrial, T.G Lynes & Booles Tools and Pipe Fittings as well as TG Lynes Ltd. Martin'smost recent role is as the Chief Executive Officer at Leyland SDM, starting in 2023.

Martin Hastings has a diverse education history, with qualifications in various fields. In 1996 to 1998, they attended Sixth form college in Colchester, although there is no specific degree or field of study mentioned. In 2010 to 2011, Martin pursued a Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership at the Chartered Management Institute. In 2019, they obtained a certificate in Digital Transformation from Cass Business School. More recently, in 2021, Martin completed a certificate program in Sustainability Leadership and Corporate Responsibility from London Business School. Apart from their formal education, Martin also holds a private pilot certification, which they obtained in May 2018 from CAA International, a part of the UK CAA.