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 the organisations he works with.

Prior to leading KordaMentha Corporate, Chris was the Managing Director of an ASX listed organisation and oversaw the development and implementation of a cost out and growth strategy that delivered significant value to all stakeholders.

At KordaMentha, Chris leads a highly credentialed and creative team of advisers that help their corporate and public sector clients push the envelope in growing, protecting and saving organisational value. Decisive and challenging, Chris is an advocate of rapid and sustainable change.

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

• Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
• Turnaround Management Association of Australia.