Professor Martin commenced as Vice-Chancellor and President of Deakin University in July 2019. Previously, he led Anglia Ruskin University in the UK and held senior roles at the University of Auckland, including Head of Surgery and Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Strategic Engagement. A trained surgeon, he transitioned from medicine to university leadership motivated by his belief in the power of higher education to transform lives and communities.

This philosophy underpins Professor Martin’s pursuit of balanced excellence at Deakin. We are Australia's largest university excelling in both education and research, performing highly in both areas globally – a feat few can deliver at scale.