Chris Martin

With a sound foundation as a qualified solicitor and chartered Accountant, Chris is passionate about making a positive difference and helping maximise the performance of his clients.

Prior to joining KordaMentha, Chris was the CEO of an ASX listed company and has experience across a broad range of sectors. Leading some of Australia's most complex private and public sector turnarounds, Chris is highly experienced in working with management teams and other stakeholders to achieve meaningful and sustainable outcomes.

At KordaMentha, Chris is the head of our consulting practice and leads our Performance Improvement, Cyber Security and Financial Crime teams. He leads a highly credentialed and creative team of advisers that help their clients push the envelope in growing, protecting and saving organisational value. Decisive and challenging, Chris is an advocate of rapid and meaningful change.

He has led many complex engagements resulting in significant improvement in cultural, operational and financial outcomes.

Significant engagements

• State Administrator for Central Adelaide Local Health Care Network
• Chief Turnaround Officer for Slater and Gordon
• Lead Advisor to Commonwealth regarding NBN Co
• Lead Adviser to the Commonwealth regarding Defence Housing Australia
• Lead Advisor to the Commonwealth regarding Australian Submarine Corporation
• Lead Adviser to the Commonwealth regarding Australia Post
• Lead Adviser regarding the closure of Masters Home Improvement stores
• Chief Turnaround Officer for Fitness First.

Memberships

• Turnaround Management Association of Australia - President (2023)
• Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.