Martin Port is a Yorkshire-based entrepreneur. A technology pioneer, Martin founded Masternaut, one of the first UK companies to offer software-as-a-service, with its web-based vehicle tracking solutions. Martin took Masternaut from a small startup in 2002 to become one of the UK’s fastest growing businesses, with places in The Sunday Times Tech Track 100 in 2007, 2008 and 2009. Martin’s entrepreneurial endeavours were recognised in 2008 when he won the prestigious Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year award for Technology and Communications & in 2010 won IOD Director of the Year. In November 2009, Martin sold Masternaut to Hub Telecom, a subsidiary of Aeroports de Paris, Europe’s second largest airports operator. His latest venture, launched in January 2013 is BigChange. The BigChange JobWatch system is advanced 4th generation intelligent telematics - companies can plan manage schedule and track their mobile workforce, giving instant business benefits and improvements for small medium and large companies. On becoming an ambassador, Martin said: “It is a real honour and privilege to become a Transaid Ambassador and join a great team of people all focused on promoting the incredible work Transaid carry out in Africa”.
Martin Port