Chris Martin is Chief Executive of Social Enterprise Scotland, the national membership body for social enterprises in Scotland.  He is an experienced social entrepreneur, having launched several social enterprises including Engage Youth Project in 2006 and the 5 star visitor accommodation, Callander Hostel in 2014.

With a background in both formal and informal education, Chris previously convened the Callander Social Enterprise Network and led the work that saw Callander recognised as Scotland’s first Social Enterprise Town.

Chris has a strong interest in impact investment and was co-founder of Impact Investment Partnership Scotland, which launched a £15 million Catalyst Fund in 2021 to support early-stage social enterprises.