‘Throughout my career, I’ve observed that the most significant breakthroughs occur when leaders align their teams around shared goals and a service-first mindset. Witnessing this alignment transform organisational culture and drive innovation has been profoundly rewarding.’

Neil Martin brings over 25 years of senior leadership, board advisory and executive mentoring experience to his work with business leaders and high-performing individuals. As Managing Director of Neil Martin Consulting Services, he provides boutique consulting and mentoring services to executives and elite athletes, drawing on a career built at the intersection of business performance and leadership development.

Neil has held key roles including Managing Director of Russell Reynolds Associates in Australia and Senior Partner at Spencer Stuart. Over two decades, he has appointed hundreds of CEOs and board directors across the industrial, energy and life sciences sectors, earning a strong reputation throughout Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

His leadership extends beyond the corporate world. As President of Swimming Australia from 2004 to 2008 and Vice President of the Australian Commonwealth Games Association from 2006 to 2010, Neil helped shape strategic direction and governance during a golden era for Australian sport. This blend of business and sport leadership reflects his belief in the transformative power of aligned, purpose-driven teams.